Genesis 25:24

24 When the time came for her to give birth, she had twins.

Genesis 25:24 Meaning and 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.

Genesis 25:24 In-Context

22 When the children inside her were struggling with each other, she said, "If it's like this now, what will become of me?" So she went to ask the LORD.

23 The LORD said to her, "Two countries are in your womb. Two nations will go their separate ways from birth. One nation will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger."

24 When the time came for her to give birth, she had twins.

25 The first one born was red. His whole body was covered with hair, so they named him Esau [Hairy].

26 Afterwards, his brother was born with his hand holding on to Esau's heel, and so he was named Jacob [Heel]. Isaac was 60 years old when they were born.