Esau

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Biography, Summary & Biblical References

⭐Position held

Prophet

👨‍👦 Father

Isaac

👩‍👧 Mother

Rebecca

Siblings

Jacob

👪 Children

Eliphaz

Reuel

Jeush

Korah

👼 Date of birth

-1652

Place of birth

Canaan

💀Date of death

-1505

Place of death

Cavern of the Patriarchs

Age at death

147

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Summary

Esau was the firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah in the Bible. He was born in the land of Canaan and was known for being a skilled hunter and outdoorsman. He also had a twin brother named Jacob. Esau is famous for selling his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of soup. According to the Bible, Esau lived to the age of 147 and died in the land of Seir.

Did you know?

How many times Esau was mentioned in the bible?

Esau appears None times in the bible.

Where is the story of Esau begins in the Bible?

Esau first mention in the bible is in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 25. Read the full chapter

FAQ

Esau was the firstborn son of Isaac and Rebekah in the Bible. He was born in the land of Canaan and was known for being a skilled hunter and outdoorsman. He also had a twin brother named Jacob. Esau is famous for selling his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of soup. According to the Bible, Esau lived to the age of 147 and died in the land of Seir.

first mention in the bible is in the book of Genesis, chapter 25, verse 25.

The mother of Esau is Rebecca.

The father of Esau is .

Eliphaz

Reuel

Jeush

Korah

Jacob