And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.

But unto the sons of the concubines, whom Abraham had, Abraham gave gifts, and sent them away from Isaac his son, while he yet lived, eastward, unto the east country.

And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point of death: and what profit shall this birthright be to me?

Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.

Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, since he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be recorded according to the birthright.

For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and from him came the prince; but the birthright was Joseph’s:)

Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:

He struck also all the firstborn in their land, the first of all their strength.

And Jacob said, Sell me this day your birthright.

And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he swore unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.