Isaac and Rebekah + Jacob and Esau: The Birthright
Whom did Isaac marry?
Isaac married Rebekah.
What lie did Isaac tell? Why?
Isaac said that Rebekah was his sister because he was afraid the men might kill him to marry her.
What did Jacob’s ladder probably look like?
It probably looked like a ziggurat, which was built like a stairway.
How did Laban deceive Jacob?
He tricked him into marrying Leah instead of Rachel.
Why did Jacob want to leave Laban?
Jacob was upset that Laban had deceived him, he didn’t trust him, and he wanted to go home to see his family.
Who chose Isaac’s wife?
Abraham’s servant followed God’s guidance to choose her.
Who filled up the wells with dirt? Why?
The Philistines filled up the wells because they were afraid of Isaac and wanted him to move.
At Bethel, did Jacob first pray to God or did God come to Jacob?
God came to Jacob because God knew Jacob needed him even though Jacob didn’t know it yet.
What did Jacob have to do to marry Rachel?
He had to promise to work for seven more years.
How did Jacob deceive Laban again?
Jacob left while Laban was shearing sheep. He sneaked away without telling Laban.
Who sold his birthright to his younger brother?
Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.
Who helped Jacob trick Isaac into giving him the blessing?
Rebekah helped him.
Where did the shepherds bring their flocks for water?
They came to the well in the field.
What reason did Laban give Jacob after he had tricked him?
Laban told Jacob that it was customary for the older daughter to be married first.
What did the messengers Jacob sent ahead come back and tell him about Esau?
They told Jacob that Esau was coming to meet him with 400 men.
What did he get in exchange for his birthright?
He got a bowl of lentil stew.
Why was it so easy to trick Isaac?
Isaac was old and blind.
Whom did Jacob meet at the well?
He met Rachel.
Which wife of Jacob had the first son? What was the first son’s name?
Leah had the first son, Reuben.
What did Jacob do because he was afraid that Esau was coming to attack him?
He divided his group into two companies, and he sent his servants on ahead with gifts for Esau.
What is a birthright?
In Bible times the firstborn son inherited twice as many possessions as the younger sons. This was called his birthright.
What happened to Jacob after he tricked Isaac?
Jacob received the blessing, but he had to leave because Esau was very angry with him. Isaac sent Jacob to Haran to find a wife.
How long did Jacob tell Laban he would work if he could marry Rachel?
Jacob told Laban he would work for seven years.
How many sons did Rachel have in all? What were their names?
Rachel had two sons, Joseph and Benjamin.
During the wrestling match with God, what important event happened?
Jacob’s name was changed to Israel.