Translations
Original
Notes
Apparently inspired by the vision of angels (32:1, Hebrew mal’akim), Jacob sent messengers (mal’akim) into Edom to meet Esau.
People
Esau: Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Places
Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel Seir: Region inhabited by Edomites, descendants of Esau
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Edom, Edomites Genesis, Book of History of Israel Mahanaim Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Prayer
Topics
Edom: It Extended from the Elanitic Gulf to the Red Sea, and Was Also Called Idumea Edomites: Land of Prudence: Jacob Prudence: Jacob, in his Conduct Toward Esau Seir: Later Inhabited by the Descendants of Esau After They Destroyed the Horim People The Edomites: Dwelt in Mount Seir