Gen 25:22-23 | TNotes | STEP | 25:22 When the pregnancy was difficult, Rebekah went to ask the Lord about it , probably by visiting a prophet—perhaps Abraham (20:7 ; see study note on 25:7-8).

d48:12-14►

eMal 1:1-3►

fRom 9:11-16►

‏ Genesis 25:22-23

25:22 ^a When the pregnancy was difficult, Rebekah went to ask the Lord about it, probably by visiting a prophet—perhaps Abraham (20:7 ^b; see study note on 25:7-8).
25:23 ^c rivals: Jacob and Esau fought in the womb, and their descendants (Israel and Edom) fought continuously throughout their history. In their many conflicts, Israel achieved supremacy over Edom.

• your older son will serve your younger son: God’s choice of the younger son over the elder ran against natural order (cp. 48:12-14 ^d; see Mal 1:1-3 ^e; Rom 9:11-16 ^f).