Jacob travels to Harran and enters service to his uncle Laban for the hand of Rachel in marriage. Laban tricks him into marrying Leah before Rachel. Leah has four sons and then commits herself to God over seeking the love of Jacob.
Genesis 28: Jacob’s Dream
Esau takes another wife. Jacob flees to Harran to find a wife and to flee Esau’s wrath. Jacob dreams of God and receives his promise.
Genesis 27: Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing
Jacob and Rebekah trick the blind Isaac into giving Jacob his dying blessing.
Genesis 25: The Death of Abraham
The death of Abraham, the descendants of Ishmael, and Isaac’s sons Jacob and Esau. Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of soup.