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Birthplace: Canaan
Jacob, later named Israel, is considered a patriarch of the Israelites in Abrahamic religions. He is depicted as a key figure in Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity, and Islam. Jacob’s narrative in the Book of Genesis portrays him as a shrewd individual who secured his brother’s birthright and blessings through cunning means. His journey includes a relocation to Egypt during a drought, where his son Joseph rises to power. Jacob is recognized for fathering twelve sons, who became the progenitors of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.
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