Jacob and Esau is a Bible story from the book of Genesis. It tells the story of two brothers, Jacob and Esau, who were born to Isaac and Rebekah. Esau was the older brother and was a skilled hunter, while Jacob was the younger brother and was a quiet man who stayed at home. When Isaac was old and near death, he wanted to give his blessing to Esau, his favorite son. But Rebekah, Jacob's mother, tricked Isaac into giving the blessing to Jacob instead. Esau was so angry that he wanted to kill Jacob, so Jacob had to flee to his uncle's house. Years later, Jacob returned home and made peace with Esau. They both agreed to live in peace and to share the land that their father had given them. This story teaches us that even though we may have disagreements, we can still find a way to live in peace.
By Anonymous · First published 1903 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Children's Literature, Fantasy