2 Esdras 6:8

And he said unto me, From Abraham unto Isaac, when Jacob and Esau were born of him, Jacob's hand held first the heel of Esau.

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Overview of 2 Esdras 6:8

Summary

Jacob seized Esau's heel revealing order of succession

Event

Explanation through patriarchal example

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC