When Isaac was old and his eyes were dim so
that he could not see, he called Esau his older son and said to him, “My son”;
and he answered, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Behold, I am old; I do not know the
day of my death. 3 Now then, take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and
go out to the field and hunt game for me, 4 and prepare for me delicious food,
such as I love, and bring it to me so that I may eat, that my soul may bless
you before I die.”
Why is Isaac trying to bless Esau? Because
it is who he would choose if given the choice. But to whom did God say the blessing
would go? Jacob. So while one may empathize with Isaac's zeal to bless the
child he loves, it should be noted that his attempts to do so fly in the face
of the clear will of God.
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