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Son of Abraham and father to Jacob, Isaac is one of the three great patriarchs of the Jewish nation. Butler explores Genesis 26 and the life of Isaac in the following chapters: • The Birth of Isaac • The Belittling of Isaac • The Burnt Offering for Isaac • The Bride for Isaac • The Boys of Isaac • The Backsliding of Isaac • The Battles of Isaac • The Beguiling of Isaac • The...

of them that arranged for this special occasion in which Isaac would bestow upon Esau the patriarchal blessing. Rebekah overheard all that Isaac commanded as we will note next, but Isaac did not know she was listening in on their conversation. It was to be a private affair. Isaac had intended that when others would become aware of the time Isaac and Esau were having together, it would appear to be only like another meal of game which Esau had gotten for his game-loving father. This meal showed Isaac’s
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