Translations
Original
Notes
The Chronicler names the clan leaders of Edom based on the sources he had (see Genesis 36:40–43).
Isaac’s genealogy first lists Esau's descendants (1 Chronicles 1:35–54) and then continues with Israel. The history of Edom is divided into three parts:
Esau's sons (1 Chronicles 1:35–37)
Seir's descendants (1 Chronicles 1:38–42)
The kings who ruled Edom (1 Chronicles 1:43–54)
This arrangement follows Genesis 36.
The Chronicler starts by showing Israel's place among the nations. He traces their ancestry from Adam to Jacob, using information from Genesis.
Parallels
People
Esau: Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom Iram: Edomite chief, descendant of Esau Magdiel: Edomite chief descended from Esau
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Iram Magdiel Zemarites
Topics
Duke: Title of the Princes of Edom Edomites: Dukes of Genealogy of Esau Iram: A Duke of Edom Shem: Descendants of