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But Esau no longer wanted to harm Jacob
The connecting word “But” here contrasts Jacob’s fear of Esau wanting to kill him with Esau no longer wanting to harm Jacob. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast)
Instead, he was very happy to see him again
The connecting word “Instead” contrasts Jacob’s fear of Esau wanting to kill him with Esau being happy to see Jacob. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-logic-contrast)
lived peacefully
This refers to the fact that Esau and Jacob were not angry at each other and did not fight with each other.
Then Isaac died
The connecting word “Then” connects the timing of events, Jacob’s return to Canaan and living there was followed by Isaac’s death and Jacob and Esau burying him together. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-sequential)
buried him
This could mean that they dug a hole in the ground, placed Isaac’s body in it, and covered the hole with dirt or stones. Or it could mean that they placed Isaac’s body in a cave and covered the opening.
The covenant promises
These were the promises that God made in his covenant with Abraham.
passed on from Isaac to Jacob
The promises went from Abraham to his son Isaac, and now to Isaac’s son Jacob. Esau did not receive the promises. See also 06:04.
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