Bible Verses About Twins

And when her time was come to be delivered, behold twins were found in her womb.

He that came forth first was red, and hairy like a skin: and his name was called Esau. Immediately the other coming forth, held his brother's foot in his hand: and therefore he was called Jacob.

Isaac was threescore years old when the children were born unto him.

And when she was ready to be brought to bed, there appeared twins in her womb: and in the very delivery of the infants, one put forth a hand, whereon the midwife tied a scarlet thread, saying:

This shall come forth the first.

But he drawing back his hand, the other came forth: and the woman said: Why is the partition divided for thee? and therefore called his name Phares.

Afterwards his brother came out, on whose hand was the scarlet thread: and she called his name Zara.