Isaac had a life marked by conflict. From the time he was born there was strife between him and Ishmael. After he became a father there was strife between his twin sons Esau and Jacob.
His life is interesting to evaluate because on the one hand we have a man who was willing to lay down his life on the altar when that appeared to be the will of the Lord while on the other hand we have a man who seemed determined to give the birthright to Esau despite his breaking of the covenant obligations simply because he liked the way Esau killed and prepared game.
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