After 13 chapters devoted to detailing Abraham’s life, Genesis 25 tells us about his latter years and his death at the age of 175. The chapter then lists the 12 princes born to Abraham’s elder son Ishmael. The latter part of Genesis 25 brings us into the fourth section of our Genesis study with the birth of Abraham’s twin grandsons Esau and Jacob. Finally, we see the story of the elder twin Esau selling his birthright of the double-portion inheritance due the first-born son to his younger brother Jacob.
Genesis 25 – Birth of Esau and Jacob
Study Date -
Study Type - Adult Lesson
Fellowship - Becky Bereans
Series - Genesis 2024
Book - Genesis
Abraham, birthright, Esau, God of the living, hairy, heel catcher, Isaac, Ishamael, Keturah, Midian, rebekah, usurper
Genesis 25, Mark 12:26-27, John 15:5
Additional Resources
Patriarchs in Canaan Map
This map shows the locations (known or speculated) for various places mentioned in Genesis.
Descendants of Ham
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