Olam 2

And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If <i>it be</i> so, why <i>am</i> I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.

And the LORD said unto her, Two nations <i>are</i> in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and <i>the one</i> people shall be stronger than <i>the other</i> people; and the elder shall serve the younger.

And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, <i>there were</i> twins in her womb.

And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac <i>was</i> threescore years old when she bare them.

And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob <i>was</i> a plain man, dwelling in tents.

And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of <i>his</i> venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.

And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he <i>was</i> faint:

And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red <i>pottage</i>; for I <i>am</i> faint: therefore was his name called Edom.

And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.