Genesis 25-26

Abraham got a new wife and she bore him lots of children.  Abraham then died at the age of 175 having lived a long, full life.  His son Ishmael went on to form a line of people who lived in hostility towards all their other brothers.

Isaac and Rebekah had twins (after Isaac prayed for Rebekah since she was barren).  Esau was older, red, hairy, and loved to hunt (Isaac preferred him).  Jacob was younger, quiet, liked to stay at home, and . . apparently, liked to cook?? (j/k . .he did make stew though).

One day Jacob essentially tricked Esau into giving up his birthright in exchange for some stew.  Seems a bit ridiculous, but that's what happened.  I guess Esau was hungry!

There was famine in the land and Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines. Isaac was afraid the Philistines would kill him since his wife was so beautiful, so guess what he tells them?

She's my sister!

Where have we heard THAT one before? Of course when they see him caressing her they are SUPER mad! But God blesses Isaac abundantly, and for some reason the crops he planted grew and grew and grew. Abimelech got scared, told Isaac he was too powerful and asked him to leave.

Isaac moved to the Valley of Gerar, where they were able to find a well with water and live there.