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GOD'S GREAT FAVORS TO JACOB 61
son, Benjamin, was born, and Rachel his wife died. Jacob mourned for her deeply and built a monument over her grave.
From Bethlehem Jacob returned to his father, who I 's lived near Hebron, and remained with him until Isaac death died. Esau and Jacob buried their father in the cave
at Mambre, in which Sara, Abraham, and Rebecca were buried.
At the death of Isaac, Jacob inherited the share of the rst-born son and became the patriarch, or father, of a great nation.
THINGS TO KNOW AND TO DO
1. Discuss Esau's conduct in selling his birthright.
2. In what way is a mortal sin like the selling of the birthright? 3. Read the blessing which Isaac gave Jacob. What did Isaac
foretell in this blessing? What did he promise?
4. Trace Jacob's journey on the map.
5. How was Jacob punished for deceiving his father?
6. Why did the angel change Jacob's name?
7. Describe the reunion of Jacob and Esau. What lesson does
it teach us?
