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Why is Jacob important in the history of the Hebrew people

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Answer: He led the Hebrews out of Canaan and into Egypt.

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He was the second-born of Isaac's children, the elder being his fraternal twin brother Esau. However, by deceiving Isaac when he was old & BLIND , Jacob was able to usurp the blessing that belonged to Esau as the firstborn son, and become the leader of their family.

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