Today is 6th. Day of Denaha perunal (Epiphany) - today we remember Jesus's baptism.
Genesis 25 : Abraham's death ; Isaac's sons
The previous chapter had given indication that Abraham was dead since he wasn't around when Rebecca came to Isaac. Here we see that Abraham marries again - to a woman named Keturah. He has many sons out of her. Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac; but while he was still alive, he gave presents to the sons his other wives had borne him. He dies and is buried by Isaac and Ishmael in the same cave as Sarah (Macphelah cave that Abraham bought from a Hittite).
Isaac prays to God and Rebecca becomes pregnant. She has pains in her stomach. The Lord comforts her by saying that there are 2 nations in her womb. She gives birth to twins - Esau and Jacob.
Esau likes hunting and generally staying outdoors. Jacob prefers a quiet life at home. Isaac likes Esau because he liked eating the animals that Esau brought him. Rebecca likes Jacob.
Once Esau comes back from hunting is very hungry. He sees Jacob cooking some beans and asks him. Jacob knows that Esau is very hungry and would do anything to get food. He tells Esau that if he relinquished his rights as a first born, he will give him food. Esau says what is the use of the rights if he was going to die. Esau makes a vow and gives his rights to Jacob.
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