Rebecca, however, favored Jacob, the quiet one, the one who seemed to stay on her side more.Įsau, being the first born son, would, as his birthright, inherit a greater portion of his father’s wealth than Jacob. He was a man’s man and an excellent hunter. Isaac preferred the first born twin, Esau. It was a difficult nine months, after which she bore twin sons, Esau, and Jacob. But then Isaac cried out to the Lord, and she became pregnant. They were certainly in love, although Scripture tells us Rebecca appeared for some time to be barren. Bible chronology tells us that Rebecca agreed to the marriage, and she and Isaac were happily married. The messenger then formally introduced himself and told her family of his mission. When Rebecca met the messenger, she offered water not only to the man but his thirsty camels as well, fulfilling what the messenger had set up in his mind as a test of sorts. The messenger devised a plan to learn if Rebecca was truly to be Isaac’s wife. Abraham sent a messenger to his brother Laban in Mesopotamia, who had a grand-daughter named Rebecca. This tradition kept land and wealth in the control of the tribe’s ruling family. When it was time for Isaac to choose a wife, his father Abraham decided, per custom, that his son would marry a cousin. Just then, an angel intervened, instructing Abraham to sacrifice a ram instead – one that the Lord had provided Himself, that was caught in a thicket nearby. Abraham bound his son with a rope, placed him on the altar they had built together, and raised the knife to slash Isaac’s throat. And Abraham, being elderly, that Isaac could have protested his impending death, and yet choose not to. It would seem, however, that when the time came for his death, Isaac, being a strong young man. Isaac went willingly, even carrying the wood for the fire, not realizing he was to be the offering unto the Lord. Many years later, according to established Bible chronology, the Lord spoke to Abraham, calling upon him to sacrifice Isaac on Mount Moriah. Although the Lord did not allow this – so that Isaac became the undisputed heir to his father, Abraham. Eventually, despite her joy, Sarah believed Ishmael was threatening the life of Isaac, and he and his mother, Hagar, were sent into the desert to an expected death. In spite of her age, Sarah not only delivered a robust boy, as the Lord had promised, but she was also able to nurse Isaac, a joyous time for her, certainly. Learn facts that you can’t learn just from reading the BibleĪttractive design ideal for your home, office, church … Unique Circular Format – see more in less space. Quickly See 6000 Years of Bible and World History Together These Articles are Written by the Publishers of The Amazing Bible Timeline