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Jacob
Also known as: Israel, Yaqub
Jacob
Third patriarch, whose twelve sons became the twelve tribes of Israel. Deceived his father to receive the blessing meant for Esau, then fled to his uncle Laban. Wrestled with a mysterious figure and was renamed “Israel” (one who struggles with God). His favoring of Joseph caused family strife. Considered a prophet in Islam.
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