2 Esdras 3:16

And unto him thou gavest Isaac, and unto Isaac also thou gavest Jacob and Esau. As for Jacob, thou didst choose him to thee, and put by Esau: and so Jacob became a great multitude.

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Overview of 2 Esdras 3:16

Summary

Isaac born; Jacob chosen over Esau

Event

Jacob chosen as covenant heir

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC