“The seven extra years that Jacob had to serve Laban appear as a repayment for his treatment of Esau. His past had caught up with him, and he had to accept the results and serve Laban seven more years.” — John H. Sailhamer Copy Share Image
“The seven extra years that Jacob had to serve Laban appear as a repayment for his treatment of Esau. His past had caught up… — John H. Sailhamer Copy Share
“9. Abraham’s death (25:1 – 11) After Sarah’s death, Abraham took another wife, Keturah. Abraham was a rejuvenated old man and continued to be… — John H. Sailhamer Copy Share
“Here the writer shows the progress and well-being of the line of Esau. He carefully notes that Esau is, in fact, “Edom.” The repeated… — John H. Sailhamer Copy Share
“The Isaac stories open (cf. v.11) with a final statement regarding the line of Ishmael, consisting of a genealogy of the twelve leaders of… — John H. Sailhamer Copy Share
“Once again Jacob was one who had gone to great lengths to secure his own well-being, but his efforts proved pointless.” — John H. Sailhamer Copy Share
“The marriage of Esau to the daughter of Ishmael reminds us that the promised offspring of Abraham was determined, not by the will of… — John H. Sailhamer Copy Share
“God’s will; rather, God’s will was accomplished in spite of the conflict. Another important motif is that “the older will serve the younger.” — John H. Sailhamer Copy Share
