When Did Esau Sell His Birthright?

Views of the birthright
The narrative of Esau selling his birthright to Jacob, in Genesis 25, states that Esau despised his birthright. However, it also alludes to Jacob being deceitful. In Esau's mother and father's eyes, the deception may have been deserved.

How old was Esau when he sold his birthright?

He is considered to be a rebellious son who kept a double life until he was 15, when he sold his birthright to Jacob. According to the Talmud, the sale of the birthright took place immediately after Abraham died. The Talmudic dating would give both Esau and Jacob an age of 15 at the time.

What food did Esau sell his birthright for?

Esau Sells His Birthright for Pottage of Lentils, a 1728 engraving by Gerard Hoet.

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