25. The first one was reddish, and his skin was like a hairy robe, so he was named Esau.
26. The second one was born holding on tightly to the heel of Esau, so he was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when they were born.
27. The boys grew up, and Esau became a skilled hunter, a man who loved the outdoor life, but Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.
28. Isaac preferred Esau, because he enjoyed eating the animals Esau killed, but Rebecca preferred Jacob.