1. Isaac was now old and had become blind. He sent for his elder son Esau and said to him, “My son!”“Yes,” he answered.
2. Isaac said, “You see that I am old and may die soon.
3. Take your bow and arrows, go out into the country, and kill an animal for me.
4. Cook me some of that tasty food that I like, and bring it to me. After I have eaten it, I will give you my final blessing before I die.”
5. While Isaac was talking to Esau, Rebecca was listening. So when Esau went out to hunt,
6. she said to Jacob, “I have just heard your father say to Esau,