They see, like esau, the honours of their family devoured with a ravenous appetite.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
Yet the third generation reveals the thirst of esau for his brother's blood, the treachery of Jacob, and the distraction and guilt of his fierce and sensual family.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
esau departed, but when he had left his father's presence in order to fulfil his request, Jacob appeared on the scene.
"Theological Essays"
Charles Bradlaugh