Genesis 36:18
Genesis 36:18 in Multiple Translations
These 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.
¶ And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau’s wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.
And these are the sons of Oholibamah, Esau’s wife: chief Jeush, chief Jalam, chief Korah: these are the chiefs that came of Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.
And these are the sons of Esau's wife Oholibamah: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah: these were the chiefs who came from Esau's wife Oholibamah, daughter of Anah.
These were the sons of Esau's wife Oholibamah: tribal leaders Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. They were the tribal leaders descended from Esau's wife Oholibamah, daughter of Anah.
Likewise these were the sonnes of Aholibamah Esaus wife: Duke Ieush, Duke Iaalam, Duke Korah: these Dukes came of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah Esaus wife.
And these [are] sons of Aholibamah wife of Esau: chief Jeush, chief Jaalam, chief Korah; these [are] chiefs of Aholibamah daughter of Anah, wife of Esau.
These are the sons of Oholibamah, Esau’s wife: chief Jeush, chief Jalam, chief Korah. These are the chiefs who came of Oholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.
And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau's wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes, descendants of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah Esau's wife.
And these the sons of Oolibama the wife of Esau: duke Jehus, duke Ihelon, duke Core. These are the dukes of Oolibama, the daughter of Ana, and wife of Esau.
The sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah, whose mother was Anah, were ancestors of the Jeush, Jalam, and Korah people-groups.
These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah, – Jeyush – Jalam – Korah Those men were Oholibamah’s sons, and they were the leaders for their clans. Oholibamah’s father was called Anah.
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Genesis 36:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֗לֶּה
בְּנֵ֤י
אָהֳלִֽיבָמָה֙
אֵ֣שֶׁת
עֵשָׂ֔ו
אַלּ֥וּף
יְע֛וּשׁ
אַלּ֥וּף
יַעְלָ֖ם
אַלּ֣וּף
קֹ֑רַח
אֵ֣לֶּה
אַלּוּפֵ֞י
אָֽהֳלִיבָמָ֛ה
בַּת
עֲנָ֖ה
אֵ֥שֶׁת
עֵשָֽׂו
וְ/אֵ֗לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
בְּנֵ֤י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
אָהֳלִֽיבָמָה֙
ʼOhŏlîybâmâh
H173
Oholibamah
N-proper
אֵ֣שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
עֵשָׂ֔ו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
Esau
N-proper
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
יְע֛וּשׁ
Yᵉʻûwsh
H3266
Jeush
N-proper
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
יַעְלָ֖ם
Yaʻlâm
H3281
Jalam
N-proper
אַלּ֣וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
קֹ֑רַח
Qôrach
H7141
Korah
N-proper
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
אַלּוּפֵ֞י
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-mp
אָֽהֳלִיבָמָ֛ה
ʼOhŏlîybâmâh
H173
Oholibamah
N-proper
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
עֲנָ֖ה
ʻĂnâh
H6034
Anah
N-proper
אֵ֥שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
עֵשָֽׂו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
Esau
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:18
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.
אָהֳלִֽיבָמָה֙
ʼOhŏlîybâmâh
H173
"Oholibamah"
N-proper
Oholibamah was a wife of Esau, first mentioned in Genesis 36. Her name means 'tent of the high place'.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.41 § Aholibamah = "tent of the high place" 1) wife of Esau 2) an Edomite chieftain
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Aholibamah. See also: Genesis 36:2; Genesis 36:18; 1 Chronicles 1:52.
אֵ֣שֶׁת
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.
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.
יְע֛וּשׁ
Yᵉʻûwsh
H3266
"Jeush"
N-proper
Jeush was the name of an Edomite and four Israelites, including a son of King Rehoboam, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 11:19. His name means He hurries to aid, and he was a descendant of King Saul. Jeush is also translated as Jehush in some versions.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ch.11.19; son of: Rehoboam (H7346) and Mahalath (H4258H); brother of: Shemariah (H8114H), Zaham (H2093); half-brother of: Abijah (H0029I), Attai (H6262I), Ziza (H2124H) and Shelomith (H8019G) § Jehush or Jeush = "He hurries to aid" 1) son of Eshek, a remote descendant of king Saul 2) a Gershonite Levite of the house of Shimei 3) son of king Rehoboam of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jehush, Jeush. Compare H3274 (יְעִישׁ). See also: Genesis 36:5; 1 Chronicles 7:10; 2 Chronicles 11:19.
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.
יַעְלָ֖ם
Yaʻlâm
H3281
"Jalam"
N-proper
Jalam was an Edomite, a son of Esau and Oholibamah, living during the time of the patriarchs. His name means 'concealed' and he was a descendant of Esau.
Definition: A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.5; son of: Esau (H6215) and Oholibamah (H0173); brother of: Jeush (H3266) and Korah (H7141); half-brother of: Eliphaz (H0464) and Reuel (H7467) § Jaalam = "concealed" an Edomite, descendant of Esau
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Jalam. See also: Genesis 36:5; Genesis 36:18; 1 Chronicles 1:35.
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.
קֹ֑רַח
Qôrach
H7141
"Korah"
N-proper
Korah was a leader who rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, as told in Numbers 16, and his name means bald.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.2.43; son of: Hebron (H2275I); brother of: Tappuah (H8599A), Rekem (H7552I) and Shema (H8087) § Korah = "bald" 1) son of Izhar, grandson of Kohath, great grandson of Levi and leader of the rebellion of the Israelites against Moses and Aaron while in the wilderness; punished and died by an earthquake and flames of fire 2) the 3rd son of Esau by Aholibamah and one of the dukes of Edom 3) son of Eliphaz by Adah, duke of Edom, and nephew of 1 4) one of the 'sons' of Hebron
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: Korah. See also: Genesis 36:5; Numbers 26:10; Psalms 42:1.
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.
אַלּוּפֵ֞י
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.
אָֽהֳלִיבָמָ֛ה
ʼOhŏlîybâmâh
H173
"Oholibamah"
N-proper
Oholibamah was a wife of Esau, first mentioned in Genesis 36. Her name means 'tent of the high place'.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.41 § Aholibamah = "tent of the high place" 1) wife of Esau 2) an Edomite chieftain
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Aholibamah. See also: Genesis 36:2; Genesis 36:18; 1 Chronicles 1:52.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
עֲנָ֖ה
ʻĂnâh
H6034
"Anah"
N-proper
Anah was a person's name in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis 36:24 as the son of Zibeon. Anah also means 'answer' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.24; son of: Zibeon (H6649H); brother of: Aiah (H0345) § Anah = "answer" 1) son of Zibeon and father of Aholibamah, a wife of Esau 2) a Horite chief 3) daughter of Zibeon
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Anah. See also: Genesis 36:2; Genesis 36:25; 1 Chronicles 1:41.
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 36:18
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Context — The Descendants of Esau
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. 20These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 36:14 | These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah (daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon) whom she bore to Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 1:35 | The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. |
| 3 | Genesis 36:5 | and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan. |
Genesis 36:18 Summary
Genesis 36:18 tells us about the sons of Esau's wife Oholibamah, who were chiefs in the land of Edom. This verse helps us understand the family of Esau and how they fit into the larger story of the Bible. Just like the sons of Oholibamah, we all have a place and a purpose in God's plan, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's love and care for all people, not just those who are part of His covenant family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Oholibamah and what was her significance in the Bible?
Oholibamah was one of Esau's wives, and her significance is seen in the fact that she was the daughter of Anah, and her sons became chiefs in the land of Edom, as mentioned in Genesis 36:18 and Genesis 36:19.
What can we learn from the genealogy of Esau's family in Genesis 36?
The genealogy of Esau's family in Genesis 36 teaches us about the importance of family and the way God works through the lives of individuals and their families, as seen in Genesis 25:23 and Genesis 27:29.
How does the mention of Esau's wives and children in Genesis 36 relate to the larger story of the Bible?
The mention of Esau's wives and children in Genesis 36 relates to the larger story of the Bible by highlighting the contrast between the descendants of Esau and those of Jacob, and how God's plans and promises are fulfilled through the lives of these individuals, as seen in Genesis 25:23 and Romans 9:13.
What can we learn from the fact that Esau's sons became chiefs in the land of Edom?
The fact that Esau's sons became chiefs in the land of Edom teaches us about the ways in which God blesses and establishes individuals and families, even if they are not part of the main line of God's covenant people, as seen in Genesis 17:20 and Genesis 25:23.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way God works through the lives of individuals and their families, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How do I see the contrast between the descendants of Esau and those of Jacob playing out in my own life, and what can I learn from this?
- What are some ways in which God has blessed and established me, even if I don't feel like I am part of the 'main line' of God's work?
- How can I use my own position and influence to serve and honor God, just like the chiefs in the land of Edom?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:18
And these [are] the sons of Aholibamah Esua's wife;.... [See comments on Genesis 36:15].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:18
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.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:18
(18) Duke Jeusn . . . —Aholibamah’s three sons are dukes, but only the grandsons of the other wives. The reason of this probably is that she belonged to the dominant family of Seir, and her sons took the command of districts and tribes of the Horite people in her right.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:18
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.