4 And Esau said in his heart: 'I shall die; of what profit to me is this birthright? (JUB) 5 'And he said to Jacob: 'I give it to thee.' And Jacob said: 'Swear to me, this day,' and he sware unto him. (JUB) 6 And Jacob gave his brother Esau bread and pottage, and he eat till he was satisfied, and Esau despised his birthright; for this reason was Esau's name called Edom, on account of the red pottage which Jacob gave him for his birthright. (JUB)
Book of Jubilees 24:4–6
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