Esau Sells Birthright to Jacob

I trust that I shall never thus sell my birthright for a mess of pottage. Henry David Thoreau, Life Without Principle Selling something for “a messNot as in “This room is a mess,” but as in “mess hall” or “officer’s mess.” of pottage” isn’t as common an e...

Esau was understandably perturbed over losing the blessing. But why was he suddenly concerned over his birthright? He had surrendered it with barely a protest years earlier, so what changed now?

Is a bowl of lentil soup worth selling your birthright for? Find out in this really funny video some guys made!

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Esau sold his birthright for a pot of beans. But what did Jacob pay for it?

Esau was the twin of Jacob, but his polar opposite in many respects. Read this article to learn more about him.

Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebecca, were engaged in a power struggle throughout their lives.

Hi, my name is Esav. (Some English speakers pronounce it Esau, mangling it to rhyme with “seesaw,” but I prefer my proper Hebrew name, ending with a “v.”) You may have heard some things about me, but you’re probably missing most of the details. I want to ...