The Time of Jacob's Trouble | Esau Revenges Himself - Even before birth, the destinies of Jacob and Esau had already been determined. The scriptures tell us that Jacob received the birthright and the blessing that Isaac wanted to give to Esau. We also learn from Scripture that Esau and his descendants would find a way to rise to a position of power and keep the children of Jacob from the things that were promised. How did he do it?