QUESTION: Was God slack concerning His promises because Jacob received the blessing instead of Esau?
ANSWER: God is not slack concerning His promises (2 Peter 3:9). When Esau, described in Hebrews 12:16-17 as a fornicator and profane person, sold his birthright he also sold the accompanying blessing. The blessing was then justly given to Jacob to whom the birthright had been sold! God does no wrong (Job34:12;Revelation 16:7).