Who encouraged Jacob to steal Esau's blessing?

• A. Rebekah
• B. Rachel
• C. Leah
• D. Zilpah

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is who prompted Jacob to obtain Esau’s blessing by deception. Rebekah, Jacob’s mother, is the one who pushes him to take the blessing that Isaac intended for Esau. She overhears Isaac telling Esau to hunt and prepare a meal so he can bless him, and she devises a plan to secure the blessing for Jacob instead. She coordinates the deception—telling Jacob to impersonate Esau, dressing him in Esau’s clothes, and using goat skins to mimic Esau’s hairy skin—then supports him through the moment Isaac blesses him. This shows how a parent’s influence and a plan can steer a pivotal moment in the family narrative. The other names mentioned are Jacob’s wives, who are not involved in this event.