Jacob

Patriarch · Patriarchal

Son of Isaac and Rebekah, twin brother of Esau. Deceived his father to receive the blessing, fled to Haran where he married Leah and Rachel, fathered twelve sons who became the tribes of Israel. Wrestled with God at Peniel and was renamed Israel. Settled in Egypt in his old age.

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Also Known As

• Israel

Key Locations

• Beersheba, Bethel, Haran, Shechem, Peniel, Hebron, Egypt

Key Events

• Steals blessing, Jacob's ladder, Works for Rachel, Wrestles God, Reunites with Esau, Blesses twelve sons

Scripture References

Gen 25:19-34, Gen 27, Gen 28:10-22, Gen 29-31, Gen 32:22-32, Gen 33, Gen 35:1-15, Gen 46-49, Hos 12:2-5, Mal 1:2-3, Rom 9:10-13, Heb 11:21