Genesis 36:19

Translations

Modern

All these are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and they were their chiefs.

Traditional

These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.

Literal

These are the sons of Esau (he is Edom), and these were their chiefs.

Latin

Isti sunt filii Esau, et hi duces eorum: ipse est Edom.

Original

Hebrew

English

All these are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and they were their chiefs.

Notes

Genesis 36:15–19

Thirteen of Esau’s descendants held leadership positions over different clans. This begins to show Esau as an overlord (a ruler over other rulers) of tribes (compare 36:40–43).

Genesis 36:9–43

This passage begins a second account of Esau’s descendants (36:1). It introduces a new list of his family line and traces his descendants through later generations. It also records marriages and alliances

Genesis 36:1–43

Genesis now turns to the story of Isaac’s sons. It first finishes the account of Esau’s line (chapter 36), who was not chosen. Then it continues with the line of Jacob (chapter 37), whom God chose.

Theme notes and profiles

Esau Symbolic Numbers