Jacob
Also known as: Israel, The Supplanter
Patriarch · Father of the Twelve Tribes
Key Events
- 1Born grasping Esau's heel
- 2Obtained birthright and blessing by deception
- 3Saw ladder to heaven at Bethel
- 4Served Laban 14 years for Leah and Rachel
- 5Wrestled with God — renamed Israel
- 6Father of 12 sons — the 12 tribes
- 7Moved family to Egypt — died there at 147
What Scripture Says (346 verses)
And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.
Genesis · Chapter 25
And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.
Genesis · Chapter 25
And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
Genesis · Chapter 25
And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
Genesis · Chapter 25
And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.
Genesis · Chapter 25
And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
Genesis · Chapter 25
Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.
Genesis · Chapter 25
And Rebekah spake unto Jacob her son, saying, Behold, I heard thy father speak unto Esau thy brother, saying,
Genesis · Chapter 27
And Jacob said to Rebekah his mother, Behold, Esau my brother is a hairy man, and I am a smooth man:
Genesis · Chapter 27
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Church Tradition
Death
Died at age 147 in Egypt
Location: Egypt
Source: Genesis 49:33