Romans 9:12

it was said to her, “The older (Esau) will serve the younger (Jacob).”

Genesis 25:22-23

But the children struggled together within her [kicking and shoving one another]; and she said, “If it is so [that the Lord has heard our prayer], why then am I this way?” So she went to inquire of the Lord [praying for an answer].

2 Samuel 8:14

He put garrisons in Edom; in all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And the Lord helped him wherever he went.

1 Kings 22:47

Now there was no king in Edom; a deputy (governor) was [serving as] king.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.

Bible References

The elder

Genesis 25:22
But the children struggled together within her [kicking and shoving one another]; and she said, “If it is so [that the Lord has heard our prayer], why then am I this way?” So she went to inquire of the Lord [praying for an answer].
2 Samuel 8:14
He put garrisons in Edom; in all Edom he put garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. And the Lord helped him wherever he went.
1 Kings 22:47
Now there was no king in Edom; a deputy (governor) was [serving as] king.