Genesis 25
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1Now Abraham had taken another wife, whose name was Keturah,1Abraham had taken another wife, whose name was Keturah,
2and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. 2and she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah.
3Jokshan fathered Sheba and Dedan. Dedan's sons were the Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim. 3Jokshan fathered Sheba and Dedan. Dedan's sons were the Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim.
4And Midian's sons were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were sons of Keturah. 4And Midian's sons were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch, Abida, and Eldaah. All these were sons of Keturah.
5Abraham gave everything he owned to Isaac.5Abraham gave everything he owned to Isaac.
6And Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines, but while he was still alive he sent them eastward, away from his son Isaac, to the land of the East. 6But Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines, and while he was still alive he sent them eastward, away from his son Isaac, to the land of the East.
7This is the length of Abraham's life: 175 years. 7This is the length of Abraham's life: 175 years.
8He took his last breath and died at a ripe old age, old and contented, and he was gathered to his people.8He took his last breath and died at a good old age, old and contented, and he was gathered to his people.
9His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite. 9His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hethite.
10This was the field that Abraham bought from the Hittites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah. 10This was the field that Abraham bought from the Hethites. Abraham was buried there with his wife Sarah.
11After Abraham's death, God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lahai-roi. 11After Abraham's death, God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lahai-roi.
12These are the family records of Abraham's son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's slave, bore to Abraham. 12These are the family records of Abraham's son Ishmael, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's slave, bore to Abraham.
13These are the names of Ishmael's sons; their names according to the family records are: Nebaioth, Ishmael's firstborn, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, 13These are the names of Ishmael's sons; their names according to the family records are Nebaioth, Ishmael's firstborn, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam,
14Mishma, Dumah, Massa, 14Mishma, Dumah, Massa,
15Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. 15Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
16These are Ishmael's sons, and these are their names by their villages and encampments: 12 leaders of their clans.16These are Ishmael's sons, and these are their names by their settlements and encampments: twelve leaders of their clans.
17This is the length of Ishmael's life: 137 years. He took his last breath and died, and was gathered to his people. 17This is the length of Ishmael's life: 137 years. He took his last breath and died, and was gathered to his people.
18And they settled from Havilah to Shur, which is opposite Egypt as you go toward Asshur. He lived in opposition to all his brothers. 18And they settled from Havilah to Shur, which is opposite Egypt as you go toward Asshur. He stayed near all his relatives.
19These are the family records of Isaac son of Abraham. Abraham fathered Isaac.19These are the family records of Isaac son of Abraham. Abraham fathered Isaac.
20Isaac was 40 years old when he took as his wife Rebekah daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan-aram and sister of Laban the Aramean.20Isaac was forty years old when he took as his wife Rebekah daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan-aram and sister of Laban the Aramean.
21Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife because she was childless. The LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.21Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife because she was childless. The LORD was receptive to his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.
22But the children inside her struggled with each other, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" So she went to inquire of the LORD.22But the children inside her struggled with each other, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" So she went to inquire of the LORD.
23And the LORD said to her: Two nations are in your womb; two people will come from you and be separated. One people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger. 23And the LORD said to her: Two nations are in your womb; two peoples will come from you and be separated. One people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.
24When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb. 24When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb.
25The first one came out red-looking, covered with hair like a fur coat, and they named him Esau.25The first one came out red-looking, covered with hair like a fur coat, and they named him Esau.
26After this, his brother came out grasping Esau's heel with his hand. So he was named Jacob. Isaac was 60 years old when they were born. 26After this, his brother came out grasping Esau's heel with his hand. So he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when they were born.
27When the boys grew up, Esau became an expert hunter, an outdoorsman, but Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.27When the boys grew up, Esau became an expert hunter, an outdoorsman, but Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.
28Isaac loved Esau because he had a taste for wild game, but Rebekah loved Jacob. 28Isaac loved Esau because he had a taste for wild game, but Rebekah loved Jacob.
29Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field exhausted. 29Once when Jacob was cooking a stew, Esau came in from the field exhausted.
30He said to Jacob, "Let me eat some of that red stuff, because I'm exhausted." That is why he was also named Edom. 30He said to Jacob, "Let me eat some of that red stuff, because I'm exhausted." That is why he was also named Edom.
31Jacob replied, "First sell me your birthright."" 31Jacob replied, "First sell me your birthright."
32Look," said Esau, "I'm about to die, so what good is a birthright to me?" 32"Look," said Esau, "I'm about to die, so what good is a birthright to me?"
33Jacob said, "Swear to me first." So he swore to Jacob and sold his birthright to him. 33Jacob said, "Swear to me first." So he swore to Jacob and sold his birthright to him.
34Then Jacob gave bread and lentil stew to Esau; he ate, drank, got up, and went away. So Esau despised his birthright. 34Then Jacob gave bread and lentil stew to Esau; he ate, drank, got up, and went away. So Esau despised his birthright.
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