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Bookmark or Share- Does the Bible reveal how the Middle East conflict started?The Middle East conflict started when Abraham’s wife, Sarah, did not follow God’s will. God had promised Abraham that he would become the father of a great nation (Genesis 12:2; 15:18). Since Abraham and Sarah had no children at that time, Sarah suggested that Abraham have a child by her handmaid, Hagar (Genesis 16:1-2).
- Why did God hate Esau and love Jacob? - NeverThirstyGod’s Decision. Before Esau and Jacob were born, God had decided that Esau would serve his brother Jacob. That is the message of Romans 9:10-13. But God did not decide that hatred would occur. Yet, Romans predicts that God would love Jacob. This is a reference back to Malachi 1:2-4.
- What is the birthright? - NeverThirstyThe birthright is about inheritance and importance. Today, a birthright can be given to any child. If a parent wants to give a birthright to a child, they may. The nature and type of the birthright would be the parent’s choice. Today, it is usually called an inheritance and it is commonly shared among the children as specified in a parent’s ...
- Prophecy of Edom’s Destruction For Hating Israel - NeverThirstyIn that prophecy Yahweh said that Edom had incurred grievous guilt by their treatment of Israel. Edom had a history of hatred towards Israel. The Edomites were descendants of Esau. Edom was the oldest brother of Jacob, who was the forefather of Israel. Genesis 27 tells us that Jacob stole the birthright from his brother Esau.
- When was Esau a servant to Jacob? When was Esau's yoke ... - NeverThirstyBut when the Babylonians fought against and defeated the nation of Israel, the Edomites were able to rejoice over the victory for they had allied themselves with the Babylonians and could celebrate the victory. Thus Edom finally broke the yoke from their neck. In the 500-475 B.C. period the Nabatean Arabs drove the Edomites out of Edom.
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