Famed recipient of a lesser blessing (4)

I believe the answer is:

esau

(Other definitions for esau that I've seen before include "Jacob's brother (Gen.)" , "Jacob's brother in the bible" , "First son of Isaac (Bible)" , "Cheated brother" , "Biblical hunter" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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