Romans 9:12
according to his calling and not by actions), Rebecca was told, "The older child will serve the younger one."
Genesis 25:22-23
But when the infants kept on wrestling each other inside her womb, she asked herself, "Why is this happening?" So she asked the LORD for an explanation.
2 Samuel 8:14
He erected garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became subservient to David, while the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.
1 Kings 22:47
There was no king reigning in Edom; there was only a stand-in king.
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It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.
The elder
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The elder
Genesis 25:22
But when the infants kept on wrestling each other inside her womb, she asked herself, "Why is this happening?" So she asked the LORD for an explanation.
2 Samuel 8:14
He erected garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became subservient to David, while the LORD gave victory to David wherever he went.
1 Kings 22:47
There was no king reigning in Edom; there was only a stand-in king.