²⁷ When the boys grew up, they could not have been more different. Esau became a skillful hunter and preferred to be outdoors. Jacob, on the other hand, grew up to be a contemplative man, content to stay at home. ²⁸ Esau was Isaac’s favorite because he was fond of good meat, but Jacob was Rebekah’s favorite.

²⁹ One day, while Jacob was cooking a stew for dinner, Esau came in from the field. He was tired and hungry.