The older of twin boys born to Isaac and Rebekah.
The Hairy Brother (Esau means Hairy).
Favored by his father.
A hunter and a man of the field.
Trader his ‘birthright’ for a bowl of pottage.
Married Judith, a non-Israelite.
Blessing (which he sold) from his father, stolen by Jacob, his twin.
Enraged, he tried to kill Jacob.
The father of the Edomites.
Reconciled with Jacob, and both Buried Isaac, their father.
Many references to Esau and his offspring, from Deuteronomy to Malachi
Deuteronomy 2:4-5,8,12,22,29 Joshua 24:4 1 Chronicles 1:34-35
Jeremiah 49:8,10 Obadiah 1:6,8-8,18-19,21 Malachi 1:2-3
The Apostle Paul mentions Esau:
Romans 9:13 As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.
Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.
Hebrews 12:16 Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
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