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.
We have here an account of the birth of Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah: their entrance into the world was (which is not usual) one of the most considerable parts of their story; nor is much related concerning Isaac but what had reference to his father while he lived and to his sons afterwards.
Commenting on Genesis 25:19-28
And after that came his brother out,.... Out of his mother's womb, either by his own strength, or by the help of the midwife: and his hand took hold on Esau's heel; to pluck him back and get out first; and this was not casual, but was so ordered in Providence, and had a meaning and mystery in it: and his name was called Jacob...
HISTORY OF ISAAC. (Gen 25:19-34) these are the generations--account of the leading events in his life.
Commenting on Genesis 25:19-34