... a sharp, quick-witted military general, which portrays Jacob as having heroic qualities. In their love for their sons, Abraham and Jacob can also be seen as similar. Both Isaac and Joseph are born to the men in their old age, which is perhaps the reason their fathers love them so. It is evident that Abraham is truly upset when God tells him he must ... qualities that meet the demands of men who have found favor with God and as fathers, husbands, heroes, and servants of God, they nevertheless satisfy the qualifications for these titles. Both men hold covenants with God, thus exemplifying...

• Word Count: 1787
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: High School

... his fathers blessing in place of Esau. Jacob's anticipation of the upcoming meeting with his brother is telling of what is important to a man in his culture. Jacob's fear of his brother's hatred for him leaves Jacob emotionally volatile for weeks prior to the actual encounter. Jacob also fears being financially inferior to that of his brother. However Jacob has many sons and ... many wives and therefore is rich beyond his financial situation. The change from Haran to Mamre the location of Jacob's childhood was not easy. The way of life ... contact with a prince named Shalem. The to you...

• Word Count: 1680
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... to trick Isaac into giving him the blessing. When Esau returned and he found out that his younger brother had deceived him and his father, he grew very angry with him and planned to kill him after his fathers" death. When first reading this Scripture without any knowledge of ... Jacob's motives, one might suspect the following conclusion: Isaac wanted Esau to have the blessing because he was not only the firstborn, but also his favorite. In order for Jacob to be obedient to his mother, and ... though one of them may be a collective presence (a person addressing a crowd and receiving its ...

• Word Count: 2350
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... to trick Isaac into giving him the blessing. When Esau returned and he found out that his younger brother had deceived him and his father, he grew very angry with him and planned to kill him after his fathers" death. When first reading this Scripture without any knowledge of ... Jacob's motives, one might suspect the following conclusion: Isaac wanted Esau to have the blessing because he was not only the firstborn, but also his favorite. In order for Jacob to be obedient to his mother, and ... though one of them may be a collective presence (a person addressing a crowd and receiving its ...

• Word Count: 2350
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School