👉 In the Bible, "Buffalo games" refers to a series of misadventures involving two main figures: Jacob and Esau. In 1 Samuel 20, God tells Jacob (the father) about a plot by his brother Esau (the son) to kidnap his wife Sarah. However, Jacob convinces Esau not to do this and gives him an opportunity to make a pact with the gods. The deal: Esau promises to keep no part of Jacob's daughter, Rachel, as his own. If he does so, Jacob will receive all Jacob has in her womb. But if he does not, Jacob will lose one finger off his right hand. God then appears to Jacob and Esau, telling them that they have been promised by the gods and that God has given both of their lives to this task. The story highlights two main points: 1. The power of deception: While Esau is a man with integrity and conscience, his greed for the woman's hand was deceitful. 2. The importance of faith in God: Jacob's trust in God as a mediator between him and Esau led to their mutual understanding that they were not to be treated as equals. In short, "Buffalo Games" serves as an allegory of how we often make choices based on fear or deception rather than relying on God's promise.
