^{21 Ref} And Isaac entreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was entreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.

^{22 Ref} And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to inquire of the LORD.

^{23 Ref} And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.

²⁴ And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.

^{25 Ref} And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.

^{26 Ref} And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.