1Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.
2Then again Abraham took a wife, and her name was Keturah.
3And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
4And she bare him Zimran, and Jokshan, and Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah.
5And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.
6And Jokshan begat Sheba, and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, and Letushim, and Leummim.
7And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abidah, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.
8And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, and Abidah, and Eldaah. All these were the children of Keturah.
9¶ And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.
10¶ And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.
11But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.
12But unto the sons of the concubines, which Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.
13And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.
14And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.
15Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.
16Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.
17And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre;
18And his sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre;
19The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife.
20The field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth: there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife.
21¶ And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his son Isaac; and Isaac dwelt by the well Lahai-roi.
22¶ And it came to pass after the death of Abraham, that God blessed his son Isaac; and Isaac dwelt by the well Lahai-roi.
23¶ Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s handmaid, bare unto Abraham:
24¶ Now these are the generations of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah’s handmaid, bare unto Abraham:
25And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
26And these are the names of the sons of Ishmael, by their names, according to their generations: the firstborn of Ishmael, Nebajoth; and Kedar, and Adbeel, and Mibsam,
27And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,
28And Mishma, and Dumah, and Massa,
29Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:25.15 Hadar: or, Hadad
30Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah:25.15 Hadar: or, Hadad
31These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.
32These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.
33And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.
34And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.
35And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren.25.18 died: Heb. fell
36And they dwelt from Havilah unto Shur, that is before Egypt, as thou goest toward Assyria: and he died in the presence of all his brethren.25.18 died: Heb. fell
37¶ And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham begat Isaac:
38¶ And these are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham begat Isaac:
39And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan-aram, the sister to Laban the Syrian.
40And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan-aram, the sister to Laban the Syrian.
41And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
42And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.
43And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to enquire of the LORD.
44And the children struggled together within her; and she said, If it be so, why am I thus? And she went to enquire of the LORD.
45And 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.
46And 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.
47¶ And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
48¶ And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled, behold, there were twins in her womb.
49And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
50And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
51And 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.
52And 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.
53And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.
54And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.
55And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.25.28 he…: Heb. venison was in his mouth
56And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.25.28 he…: Heb. venison was in his mouth
57¶ And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
58¶ And Jacob sod pottage: and Esau came from the field, and he was faint:
59And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.25.30 with…: Heb. with that red, with that red pottage25.30 Edom: that is Red
60And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red pottage; for I am faint: therefore was his name called Edom.25.30 with…: Heb. with that red, with that red pottage25.30 Edom: that is Red
61And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.
62And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright.
63And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?25.32 at…: Heb. going to die
64And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die: and what profit shall this birthright do to me?25.32 at…: Heb. going to die
65And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
66And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.
67Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.
68Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.