Abraham passes from the scene, being one of the most important men of the Bible. Thirteen chapters in Genesis, he is mentioned 70 times in the New Testament alone.
– First, he was called on to separate himself from his family; Genesis12:1.
– Second, he was called on to give up Lot; Genesis 13:1-18.
– Third…
Jacob knew that the birthright was valuable and he wanted it. The son of the birthright received a double portion of the inheritance, and he also became the head of the family and the spiritual leader upon the passing of the father.
Was this unfair of Jacob?
