The Reunion of Jacob and Esau - Weekend Torah Teaching
Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager
Salem Podcast Network
4.7 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 23 May 2026
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager explores the complexities of family dynamics through the story of Jacob and Esau. Jacob's actions have consequences, and he must face the repercussions of his decisions. The brothers' reunion is a poignant moment of reconciliation, but also raises questions about sincerity and ulterior motives. Dennis delves into the biblical account, examining the language and actions of the characters, and offers insights into the human experience. He also touches on the importance of values and the role they play in shaping our lives. This episode is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
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| 0:00.0 | On today's episode of timeless wisdom. |
| 0:03.4 | Jacob pays dearly for his mistake in spoiling Joseph and in showing that he is the favorite son. |
| 0:11.8 | He pays a terrible price in the antipathy of the brothers toward his favorite child, his other children. |
| 0:19.8 | And nothing hurts a parent more than when their |
| 0:21.8 | children hate each other or don't, don't even, or merely don't love each other. |
| 0:26.7 | That's coming up on timeless wisdom with Dennis Prager. |
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| 1:04.1 | Welcome to Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager. |
| 1:08.9 | Hear thousands of hours of Dennis's lectures, courses, and classic radio programs. |
| 1:13.9 | And to purchase Dennis Prager's rational Bibles, go to Dennisprager.com. |
| 1:19.8 | We're in Genesis 33. |
| 1:35.6 | Jacob has been transformed through his battle with this mysterious assailant. |
| 1:36.9 | He is now Israel. |
| 1:50.6 | He has both fought, source-driven with God and man and prevailed and now the new man is ready to have a reunion with his brother looking up Jacob saw Esau coming, accompanied by 400 men. |
| 2:03.8 | The obvious implication of that is that Jacob would worry. |
| 2:11.4 | Does Esau want to kill him? |
| 2:14.9 | How angry is Esau still. He divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two |
| 2:25.3 | maids, putting the maids and their children first, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph last. |
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