# The words of Esau her older son were told to Rebekah

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Someone told Rebekah about Esau's plan" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# See

"Look" or "Listen" or "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you"

# is consoling himself

"is making himself feel better"