(1) he never saw his mother after he fled (to escape from Esau)
(2) Esau wanted him dead
(3) Laban, his uncle, deceived him
(4) his family life was full of conflict
(5) he was exiled for years from his family
Jacob would have received the birthright by the promise of God (25:23)... didn't need to scheme w/ Rebekah.
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