So Isaac grew and Sarah died
Then Abr’am had another bride
God’s promises of land and seed
Came true for him who had believed
A plot of land the Hittites gave
To Abraham for Sarah’s grave
And Eliezer east was sent
To find a bride was his intent
Rebekah was the one he found
For Isaac, brought her homeward bound
To Isaac laughter came again
He loved Rebekah through his pain
Abraham then breathed his last
His wealth had grown, his treasure vast
To every son he gave a gift
But Isaac’s portion caused a rift…
…With Ishmael who nursed his grudge
His hatred festered, would not budge
His many wives had many sons
But Isaac’s bride had none, not one!
Then Isaac prayed Rebekah’s joy
Would be complete with baby boy
But she conceived not one but two
Rebekah’s heart was black and blue
From womb to tomb, by day by night
They fought and battled for the right
To be the one who called the shots
To be the boss and get the lot
Now Esau was the number one
Out in the field he’d hunt and run
But Jacob was a crafty child
Outwitting Esau who was wild
But Isaac’s eyes were on the sky
No rain his flocks to satisfy
So Isaac dug down deep and found
The living water underground
The Philistines saw Isaac’s wealth
Had grown by cleverness and stealth
And Isaac played a risky game
With Becca’s honour to his shame
But God appeared in Isaac’s rest
And peace broke out and Isaac blessed
The Philistines who made a pact
To live in peace and not attack
Peace abroad, but war at home
Like dogs who scrapped for every bone
Rebekah’s boys fought tooth and nail
The stakes were high, who would prevail?
Rebekah took up Jacob’s side
But Esau was his father’s pride
Now Isaac’s eyes were growing dim
He knew the time had come for him
His heir with all his wealth to bless
Rebekah hatched a plan to dress
Her second son in Esau’s coat
And bring his father roasted goat
The old man almost sniffed a rat
But Jacob got away with that
And stole his brother’s heritage
While Esau sank into a rage
As Esau waited for his chance
He led his Mum a merry dance
His Hittite wives were such a grief
Rebekah pleaded for relief
She came to Isaac’s blinded side
Send Jacob back to find a bride
So Isaac blessed and sent his son
Back east towards the rising sun
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