John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 25:24
And when her days to be delivered were fulfilled ,.... The nine months were up from the time of her conception; or, as the Targum of Jonathan, when the two hundred and seventy days she went with child were completed: behold, there were twins in her womb ; as was perceived by the midwife; a double mercy was granted, more given than asked for; probably only one child was asked for, but two given. read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 25:19-28
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. For Isaac seems not to have been a man of action, nor much tried, but to have spent his days in quietness and silence. Now concerning Jacob and Esau we are here told, I. That they... read more