c)
Esau (Edom) was a cunning hunter, a man who loved the outdoors. He was nomadic as were the Edomites, his nation.
d)
An important thing to remember about Esau is that he was a twin.
(1)
He was the older twin of Jacob (who would
later be named Israel).
(2)
The fact that Esau was older if only by a few minutes was very significant.
(a)
Esau was entitled to the birth right as
well as also being entitled to a
special blessing from his Isaac his
father.
{1}
The birthright was the
covenant of God and
Abraham that God will be
His God and that he will be
the father of a nation through
his first born son.
{2}
Esau sold his birthright and
Jacob with Rebekah helping,
tricked Isaac into giving the
blessing to Jacob.
{3}
Esau became enraged with
anger and tried to kill Jacob.
Jacob fled.
{4}
Selling the birthright is
evidence that Esau would
show respect for holy things
only when it did not
inconvenience him in his
personal pursuits and desires.
{a}
God’s response to
Esau’s outlook on life
is recorded clearly in
Malachi 1:23.