The story of Jacob
Jacob is a biblical figure who is best known as the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. According to the book of Genesis, Jacob was the son of Isaac and the grandson of Abraham, and he was born with his twin brother, Esau. Despite being the younger twin, Jacob was able to trick Esau out of his birthright and his blessing, setting the stage for a lifelong rivalry between the two brothers. After being forced to flee from his home because of his deception, Jacob had a series of encounters with God that changed his life. He was renamed "Israel" after wrestling with an angel, and he went on to have twelve sons, who became the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel. Jacob is remembered for his cunning and his determination, as well as for his relationship with God. Despite his flaws and his deceptions, Jacob is considered to be a righteous man who lived a life of obedience to God, and his legacy continues to shape the religious and cultural heritage of many people around the world. The exact date of Jacob's birth and death is not specified in the Bible, but he is believed to have lived sometime between 2000 and 1600 BCE. He is said to have died at the age of 147. The story of Jacob continues to be an important part of the religious and cultural heritage of many people around the world, and it continues to shape the way that people understand the nature of faith, family, and obedience to God.
Name meaning
Supplanter
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Prophet, Patriarchs
First mention
Genesis 25:26
Appearances in the Bible
345 mentions