Genesis 25:31-34

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[31] Jacob said, "First, sell me your birthright." [32] Esau said, "Behold, I am about to die. What good is the birthright to me?" [33] Jacob said, "Swear to me first." He swore to him. He sold his birthright to Jacob. [34] Jacob gave Esau bread and stew of lentils. He ate and drank, rose up, and went his way. So Esau despised his birthright.

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The Ancient Near East (Fertile Crescent)The ancient Near East and Fertile Crescent, from Mesopotamia to Egypt, the world of the patriarchs.

The Journeys of Abraham and the PatriarchsThe journeys of Abraham and the patriarchs from Ur through Canaan and into Egypt.

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Genesis 25:31-34 mentions Assyria, East, Egypt, Havilah, Machpelah, Mamre, Negeb, Paddan-aram and Shur.

Photo of Assyria — Assyria · Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin FRCP(Glasg)

Photo of Egypt — Egypt · Ricardo Liberato

Photo of Havilah — Havilah · Peter Dowley