Genesis 27:41-46
"Esau's Anger"
Esau, understandably irate, was threatening to kill Jacob. Upon hearing this, Rebekah, his mother began to make plans for Jacob to leave and stay with her brother, Laban. Rebekah also makes a side remark to Isaac, hoping he [Jacob] does not marry a Hittite woman (Esau was married to two, but as was previously stated, they made life miserable for Isaac and Rebekah)
Jacob is reaping the consequences of his actions. He stole his brother's birthright, which got to Esau, sparking him into a rage. Note that later on, we'll see just how long it took before Jacob would come near Esau again. Also, we have mom unwittingly playing a matchmaker.
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