Jacob

Who was Jacob in the Bible?

The story of Jacob is the heartbreaking narrative of a dysfunctional family.

Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, who deceived Isaac into giving his birthright to him—instead of to Esau, Jacob’s older brother. After receiving his brother’s birthright through conspiracy and deception, Jacob feared for his life and fled to a faraway land. Despite all this, God was with ...