Genesis 36:17
Genesis 36:17 in Multiple Translations
These are the sons of Esau’s son Reuel: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath.
¶ And these are the sons of Reuel Esau’s son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.
And these are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah: these are the chiefs that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife.
And these are the sons of Esau's son Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, Mizzah: these were the chiefs of Reuel in the land of Edom, the children of Esau's wife Basemath.
These were the sons of Esau's son Reuel: tribal leaders Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They were the tribal leaders descended from Reuel in the country of Edom, and they were the descendants of Esau's wife Basemath.
And these are the sonnes of Reuel Esaus sonne: Duke Nahath, Duke Zerah, Duke Shammah, Duke Mizzah: these are the Dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom: these are the sonnes of Bashemath Esaus wife.
And these [are] sons of Reuel son of Esau: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah; these [are] chiefs of Reuel, in the land of Edom; these [are] sons of Bashemath wife of Esau.
These are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah. These are the chiefs who came of Reuel in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife.
And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes, descendants of Reuel, in the land of Edom: these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
And these were the sons of Rahuel, the son of Esau: duke Nahath, duke Zara, duke Samma, duke Meza. And these are the dukes of Rahuel, in the land of Edom: these the sons of Basemath the wife of Esau.
The sons of Esau’s son Reuel were ancestors of the Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah people-groups. They were descended from Esau’s wife Basemath. They also lived in Edom.
These are the sons of Esau’s son Rewel, – Nahath – Zerah – Shammah – Mizzah Those men were Rewel’s sons, and they were the leaders for their clans in Edom country. Their grand-mother was Esau’s wife Basemath.
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Genesis 36:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֗לֶּה
בְּנֵ֤י
רְעוּאֵל֙
בֶּן
עֵשָׂ֔ו
אַלּ֥וּף
נַ֨חַת֙
אַלּ֣וּף
זֶ֔רַח
אַלּ֥וּף
שַׁמָּ֖ה
אַלּ֣וּף
מִזָּ֑ה
אֵ֣לֶּה
אַלּוּפֵ֤י
רְעוּאֵל֙
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
אֱד֔וֹם
אֵ֕לֶּה
בְּנֵ֥י
בָשְׂמַ֖ת
אֵ֥שֶׁת
עֵשָֽׂו
וְ/אֵ֗לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
בְּנֵ֤י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
רְעוּאֵל֙
Rᵉʻûwʼêl
H7467
Reuel
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עֵשָׂ֔ו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
Esau
N-proper
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
נַ֨חַת֙
Nachath
H5184
Nahath
N-proper
אַלּ֣וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
זֶ֔רַח
Zerach
H2226
Zerah
N-proper
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
שַׁמָּ֖ה
Shammâh
H8048
Shammah
N-proper
אַלּ֣וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
מִזָּ֑ה
Mizzâh
H4199
Mizzah
N-proper
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
אַלּוּפֵ֤י
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-mp
רְעוּאֵל֙
Rᵉʻûwʼêl
H7467
Reuel
N-proper
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
אֱד֔וֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
Edom
N-proper
אֵ֕לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בָשְׂמַ֖ת
Bosmath
H1315
Basemath
N-proper
אֵ֥שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
עֵשָֽׂו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
Esau
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:17
וְ/אֵ֗לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
בְּנֵ֤י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
רְעוּאֵל֙
Rᵉʻûwʼêl
H7467
"Reuel"
N-proper
Reuel, also known as Jethro, was Moses' father-in-law and a significant figure in his life. He was a wise and spiritual leader who advised Moses, as seen in the book of Exodus. The name Reuel means 'friend of God', reflecting his strong faith and relationship with God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.18; father of: Zipporah (H6855) and Hobab (H2246); also called Reuel (KJV: Raguel) at Num.10.29; Another name of yit.ro (יִתְרוֹ "Jethro" H3503) § Reuel or Raguel = "friend of God" 1) a son of Esau by his wife Bashemath, the sister of Ishmael 2) the father-in-law of Moses 2a) also 'Jethro' 3) father of Eliasaph, the leader of the tribe of Gad at the time of the census at Sinai 4) a Benjamite, ancestor of Elah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Raguel, Reuel. See also: Genesis 36:4; Numbers 2:14; 1 Chronicles 9:8.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עֵשָׂ֔ו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
"Esau"
N-proper
Esau was the son of Isaac and twin brother of Jacob, and his name means 'hairy'. He sold his birthright to Jacob and lost the divine blessing, as told in Genesis 25:29-34, and became the ancestor of the Arab peoples.
Definition: § Esau = "hairy" eldest son of Isaac and Rebecca and twin brother of Jacob; sold the birthright for food when he was hungry and the divine blessing went to Jacob; progenitor of the Arab peoples
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: Esau. See also: Genesis 25:25; Genesis 33:9; Jeremiah 49:8.
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-ms
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
נַ֨חַת֙
Nachath
H5184
"Nahath"
N-proper
Nahath was a person's name in the Bible, referring to an Edomite duke and two Israelites, one of whom was a Levite living during the time of King David. The name means rest or quietness.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1; son of: Zuph (H6689); father of: Elihu (H0453); also called Nahath at 1Ch.6.26; Toah at 1Ch.6.34; Another name of to.chu (תֹּחוּ "Tohu" H8459) § Nahath = "rest" 1) one of the dukes of Edom, son of Reuel and grandson of Esau 2) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zophai and grandson of Elkanah 3) an Levite overseer in the time of Hezekiah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Nahath. See also: Genesis 36:13; 1 Chronicles 1:37; 2 Chronicles 31:13.
אַלּ֣וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-ms
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
זֶ֔רַח
Zerach
H2226
"Zerah"
N-proper
Zerach was a man in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis and Numbers. He was a son of Simeon and had several brothers. The name Zerach means 'rising' and is also used for other people in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13; § Zerah or Zarah = "rising" 1) a son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, one of the dukes of the Edomites 2) twin brother of Pharez, sons of Judah and Tamar; descendants are called Zarhites, Ezrahites, and Izrahites 3) son of Simeon; also called 'Zohar' 4) a Gershonite Levite, son of Iddo of Adaiah 5) the Ethiopian or Cushite, invader of Judah in the reign of Asa who defeated the invaders; probably the same as the Egyptian king Usarken I, second king of the Egyptian 22nd dynasty or perhaps more probably Usarken II, his 2nd successor 6) another Edomite leader; possibly same as 1
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Zarah, Zerah. See also: Genesis 36:13; Joshua 22:20; Nehemiah 11:24.
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-ms
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
שַׁמָּ֖ה
Shammâh
H8048
"Shammah"
N-proper
Shammah was a man in the tribe of Judah and brother of King David. He was first mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:9 and was also known as Shimea. Shammah's father was Jesse and he had several siblings.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.16.9; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J); father of: Jonadab (H3122); also called Shimei (KJV: Shimea) at 2Sa.21.21; Shammah at 1Sa.16.9; 17.13; Shimea at 1Ch.2.13; 20.7; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְעָה "Shimeah" H8093) § Shammah = "astonishment" 1) son of Reuel, grandson of Esau, and a chief of Edom 2) the 3rd son of Jesse and a brother of David 3) son of Agee the Hararite and one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors 4) the Harodite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors 5) another Hararite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Shammah. See also: Genesis 36:13; 1 Samuel 17:13; 1 Chronicles 1:37.
אַלּ֣וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-ms
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
מִזָּ֑ה
Mizzâh
H4199
"Mizzah"
N-proper
Mizzah was an Edomite, a descendant of Esau, and the son of Reuel. He is mentioned in the book of Genesis as part of the family tree of the Edomites. Mizzah's name means 'fear'.
Definition: A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.13; son of: Reuel (H7467); brother of: Nahath (H5184), Zerah (H2226) and Shammah (H8048) § Mizzah = "fear" son of Reuel and grandson of Esau
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Mizzah. See also: Genesis 36:13; Genesis 36:17; 1 Chronicles 1:37.
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
אַלּוּפֵ֤י
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-mp
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
רְעוּאֵל֙
Rᵉʻûwʼêl
H7467
"Reuel"
N-proper
Reuel, also known as Jethro, was Moses' father-in-law and a significant figure in his life. He was a wise and spiritual leader who advised Moses, as seen in the book of Exodus. The name Reuel means 'friend of God', reflecting his strong faith and relationship with God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.18; father of: Zipporah (H6855) and Hobab (H2246); also called Reuel (KJV: Raguel) at Num.10.29; Another name of yit.ro (יִתְרוֹ "Jethro" H3503) § Reuel or Raguel = "friend of God" 1) a son of Esau by his wife Bashemath, the sister of Ishmael 2) the father-in-law of Moses 2a) also 'Jethro' 3) father of Eliasaph, the leader of the tribe of Gad at the time of the census at Sinai 4) a Benjamite, ancestor of Elah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Raguel, Reuel. See also: Genesis 36:4; Numbers 2:14; 1 Chronicles 9:8.
בְּ/אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
אֱד֔וֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
"Edom"
N-proper
Edom was the twin brother of Jacob and the region where he lived. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and his story is told in Genesis 25. Edom is also another name for Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.25; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Israel (H3478); married to Oholibamah (H0173), Judith (H3067), Adah (H5711H) and Mahalath (H4258); father of: Eliphaz (H0464), Reuel (H7467), Jeush (H3266), Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); also called Edom at Gen.25.30; 36.1,8,19,21; 1x,54; Another name of e.sav (עֵשָׂו "Esau" H6215G) § Edom = "red" 1) Edom 2) Edomite, Idumean-descendants of Esau 3) land of Edom, Idumea-land south and south east of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: Edom, Edomites, Idumea. See also: Genesis 25:30; 1 Chronicles 1:54; Psalms 60:2.
אֵ֕לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בָשְׂמַ֖ת
Bosmath
H1315
"Basemath"
N-proper
Basemath was a wife of Esau and a daughter of Solomon, mentioned in Genesis 28:9. She was an Arab woman living during the time of the Patriarchs. Basemath was also the mother of Reuel.
Definition: A woman of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.28.9; daughter of: Ishmael (H3458); sister of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305) and Kedemah (H6929); married to Esau (H6215); mother of: Reuel (H7467); also called Basemath (KJV: Bashemath) at Gen.36.3,4,10,13,17; Another name of ma.cha.lat (מַחֲלַת "Mahalath" H4258G) § Bashemath or Basmath = "spice" 1) Hittite wife of Esau, daughter of Ishmael, sister of Nebaioth 2) daughter of Solomon, wife of Ahimaaz, one of Solomon's commissariat officers
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Bashemath, Basmath. See also: Genesis 26:34; Genesis 36:10; 1 Kings 4:15.
אֵ֥שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
עֵשָֽׂו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
"Esau"
N-proper
Esau was the son of Isaac and twin brother of Jacob, and his name means 'hairy'. He sold his birthright to Jacob and lost the divine blessing, as told in Genesis 25:29-34, and became the ancestor of the Arab peoples.
Definition: § Esau = "hairy" eldest son of Isaac and Rebecca and twin brother of Jacob; sold the birthright for food when he was hungry and the divine blessing went to Jacob; progenitor of the Arab peoples
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: Esau. See also: Genesis 25:25; Genesis 33:9; Jeremiah 49:8.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:17
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Context — The Descendants of Esau
15These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,
16Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.
17These are the sons of Esau’s son Reuel: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath.
18These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. They are the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah. 19All these are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and they were their chiefs.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 36:13 | These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 1:37 | The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. |
| 3 | Genesis 36:4 | And Adah bore Eliphaz to Esau, Basemath gave birth to Reuel, |
Genesis 36:17 Summary
Genesis 36:17 lists the sons of Esau's son Reuel, who were chiefs in the land of Edom. This verse shows that Reuel's sons, Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah, were important leaders among their people, just like the chiefs listed in Numbers 1:16. The fact that they are descended from Esau's wife Basemath highlights the significance of family relationships in the Bible, as seen in Genesis 26:34 and Genesis 28:9. By understanding the importance of family and leadership in this verse, we can better appreciate the value of our own relationships and roles in our communities, in light of biblical teachings such as Psalm 127:3-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Genesis 36:17 list the sons of Esau's son Reuel?
This verse lists the sons of Reuel to provide a record of Esau's descendants, highlighting the importance of family lineage in biblical times, as seen in Genesis 36:1-43 and 1 Chronicles 1:35-37.
Who was Basemath, mentioned in Genesis 36:17?
Basemath was one of Esau's wives, as mentioned in Genesis 26:34 and Genesis 28:9, and the mother of Reuel, whose sons are listed in this verse.
What is the significance of the land of Edom in Genesis 36:17?
The land of Edom is significant because it was the territory inhabited by Esau's descendants, as seen in Genesis 32:3 and Genesis 36:1-8, and is often mentioned in the Bible as a distinct region.
Why are the chiefs listed in Genesis 36:17?
The chiefs are listed to provide a record of the leaders among Esau's descendants, similar to the lists of leaders in other biblical tribes, such as in Numbers 1:16 and 1 Chronicles 27:16-22.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and lineage from this verse?
- How does the listing of chiefs in this verse relate to the broader theme of leadership in the Bible?
- What does the fact that Reuel's sons are listed as chiefs in the land of Edom reveal about their role in the community?
- How can we apply the concept of family lineage and inheritance to our own lives, in light of biblical teachings such as Psalm 16:5-6 and Ephesians 1:11?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:17
And these [are] the sons of Reuel.... [See comments on Genesis 36:15].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:17
And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:17
THE DUKES OF ESAU, Genesis 36:15-19. Here the chief tribe-fathers of the Edomites are named again, under the title of dukes, Hebrews, alluphim, (ΰμετιν,) phylarchs, chiefs, or princes.