Genesis 36:42

The Kings of Edom · Genesis 36:31–43

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Translations

Modern

Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,

Traditional

Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,

Literal

Chief Kenaz, Chief Teman, Chief Mibzar,

Latin

…dux Cenez, dux Theman, dux Mabsar,

Original

Hebrew

English

Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,

Notes

Genesis 36:40–43

These leaders came from Esau, a great and powerful ruler. As the ancestor of the Edomites, he governed clans and regions. Eleven chiefs descended from him.

By separating from Jacob, Esau started to free himself from Jacob's control (27:39–40).

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.

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