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Chronology
Jacob chronology
24. Met Esau
4. Wrestled with God, obtained a blessing
Gained a new name, "Israel" meaning "strived with God"
Forced to admit his name & character, Jacob, supplanter
Parents
Gained a new name, "Israel" meaning "strived with God"
Children
Being able to ask/demand someone's name was a sign of superiority over the other one