The story of Jacob and Esau is found in the book of Genesis, chapters 25-33. It tells the tale of two twin brothers who were very different from one another. Esau was the firstborn son, described as a skillful hunter and a man of the field. Jacob, on the other hand, was more of a quiet, stay-at-home type who enjoyed cooking.

God called Abram and said to him, "Go from your country and your kindred and your father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." (Genesis 12:1-3)

The story is found in the book of Genesis in the Bible. God saw that the wickedness of humankind had become great on the earth, and he decided to destroy the world with a great flood. However, God found favor in Noah, a righteous man who walked faithfully with God.