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The Maasei Hashem explains that when Aisov asked to be fed, Yaakov Avinu wanted him to sell his birthrite. Yaakov Avinu knew what was told the Rivkah Imenu, verav yaavad tzair, the old serves the young, saying, if you want me to serve you, I must be the older.