1 Isaac was now old and had become blind. He sent for his elder son Esau and said to him, “My son!”“Yes,” he answered.
2 Isaac said, “You see that I am old and may die soon.
3 Take your bow and arrows, go out into the country, and kill an animal for me.
4 Cook me some of that tasty food that I like, and bring it to me. After I have eaten it, I will give you my final blessing before I die.”
5 While Isaac was talking to Esau, Rebecca was listening. So when Esau went out to hunt,
6 she said to Jacob, “I have just heard your father say to Esau,
7 ‘Bring me an animal and cook it for me. After I have eaten it, I will give you my blessing in the presence of the Lord before I die.’