Second son - Jacob

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Tradition in most cultures, including the Hebrew, dictates that he first-born son receives the inheritance or favor in the inheritance. This string of second-son inheritors is out of the norm and is used by God to prophesy of Christ.

Jacob the literal second son

Esau and Jacob were twins. Esau was born first and Jacob was born right on his heels (pun intended). [1]

Esau's personality reflects that of the earthly man; the man of the flesh.

Jacob the riddle second son

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References

  1. Ge 25:26 And after that came his brother out, and his hand took hold on Esau’s heel; and his name was called Jacob: and Isaac [was] threescore years old when she bare them.