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Esau
Also known as: Edom
EdomiteGenesis 25:25
Description
Firstborn twin of Isaac and Rebekah. Sold his birthright and became father of the Edomites.
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Key Events
Birth
Genesis 25:25
Life Event
Firstborn twin of Isaac and Rebekah.
Life Event
Sold his birthright and became father of the Edomites.
Scripture References
Genesis 25:34
“Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.”
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