Genesis 36:26
Genesis 36:26 in Multiple Translations
These are the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.
And these are the children of Dishon: Hemdan and Eshban and Ithran and Cheran.
These are the children of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Keran.
These were the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
Also these are the sonnes of Dishan: Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.
And these [are] sons of Dishon: Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.
These are the children of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.
And these were the sons of Dison: Hamdan, and Eseban, and Jethram, and Charan.
Dishon’s sons were Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Keran.
Seir’s son Dishon had these sons, – Hemdan – Eshban – Ithran – Keran
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Genesis 36:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֖לֶּה
בְּנֵ֣י
דִישָׁ֑ן
חֶמְדָּ֥ן
וְ/אֶשְׁבָּ֖ן
וְ/יִתְרָ֥ן
וּ/כְרָֽן
וְ/אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
דִישָׁ֑ן
Dîyshân
H1789
Dishon
N-proper
חֶמְדָּ֥ן
Chemdân
H2533
Hemdan
N-proper
וְ/אֶשְׁבָּ֖ן
ʼEshbân
H790
Eshban
Conj | N-proper
וְ/יִתְרָ֥ן
Yithrân
H3506
Ithran
Conj | N-proper
וּ/כְרָֽן
Kᵉrân
H3763
Cheran
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:26
וְ/אֵ֖לֶּה
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.
בְּנֵ֣י
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.
דִישָׁ֑ן
Dîyshân
H1789
"Dishon"
N-proper
Dishan was an Edomite who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:21 as the son of Seir. He was a brother of Lotan and father of Hemdan and Eshban. His name means 'thresher'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.21; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Ezer (H0687), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Hemdan (H2533), Eshban (H0790), Ithran (H3506), Cheran (H3763) Another spelling of di.shon (דִּישֹׁן "Dishon" H1787) § Dishan or Dishon = "thresher" the fifth son of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Dishan, Dishon. See also: Genesis 36:21; Genesis 36:28; 1 Chronicles 1:38.
חֶמְדָּ֥ן
Chemdân
H2533
"Hemdan"
N-proper
Hemdan was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36. He was the son of Dishon and the brother of Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. His name means 'desire' and he was an important figure in the family tree of the Horites.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.26; son of: Dishon (H1787); brother of: Eshban (H0790), Ithran (H3506) and Cheran (H3763) Also named: cham.ran (חַמְרָן "Hemdan" H2566) § Hemdan = "desire" the eldest son of Dishon, son of Anah the Horite
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hemdan. See also: Genesis 36:26.
וְ/אֶשְׁבָּ֖ן
ʼEshbân
H790
"Eshban"
Conj | N-proper
Eshban means fire of discernment and refers to a chief of Edom, son of Dishon, mentioned in Genesis 36:26. He was a leader in the land of Edom. Eshban is an important figure in biblical history.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.26; son of: Dishon (H1787); brother of: Hemdan (H2533), Ithran (H3506) and Cheran (H3763) § Eshban = "fire of discernment" an chief of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Eshban. See also: Genesis 36:26; 1 Chronicles 1:41.
וְ/יִתְרָ֥ן
Yithrân
H3506
"Ithran"
Conj | N-proper
Ithran was a man who lived during the time of the Divided Monarchy, and is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 7:37. He was the son of Zophah and the father of Jephunneh, Pispa, and Ara. He is also called Jether in some passages.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.7.37; son of: Zophah (H6690); brother of: Suah (H5477), Harnepher (H2774), Shual (H7777B), Beri (H1275), Imrah (H3236), Bezer (H1221H), Hod (H1936), Shamma (H8037H), Shilshah (H8030) and Beera (H0878); father of: Jephunneh (H3312H), Pispa (H6462) and Ara (H0690); also called Jether at 1Ch.7.38; Also named: ye.ter (יֶ֫תֶר "Jether" H3500K) § Ithran = "advantage" 1) an Edomite, son of Dishon, a Horite, and probably a phylarch of a tribe of the Horim 2) an descendant of Asher
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Ithran. See also: Genesis 36:26; 1 Chronicles 1:41; 1 Chronicles 7:37.
וּ/כְרָֽן
Kᵉrân
H3763
"Cheran"
Conj | N-proper
Cheran was an Edomite, one of the sons of Dishon, mentioned in Genesis 36, and his name means lyre. He was a descendant of the Horite duke and is listed in the Bible as an aboriginal Idumaean.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.26; son of: Dishon (H1787); brother of: Eshban (H0790), Ithran (H3506) and Hemdan (H2533) § Cheran = "lyre" an Edomite, one of the sons of Dishon, the Horite duke
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Cheran. See also: Genesis 36:26; 1 Chronicles 1:41.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:26
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Context — The Descendants of Seir
24These are the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. (This is the Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness as he was pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon.)
25These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.
26These are the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
27These are the sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. 28These are the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 1:41 | The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. |
Genesis 36:26 Summary
[Genesis 36:26 simply lists the sons of Dishon as Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran, providing a glimpse into the family lines of Esau. This verse may seem straightforward, but it reminds us that every person has a place in God's larger story, just as we see in Genesis 12:1-3, where God promises to make a great nation from Abraham. By recognizing the value of each individual, we can appreciate the complexity and beauty of human relationships, as reflected in Genesis 25:23 and Genesis 27:29.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the descendants of Dishon important in the biblical narrative?
The descendants of Dishon are significant because they are part of the genealogy of Esau, which is recorded in Genesis 36. Understanding these family lines helps us appreciate the complexity of the relationships between the nations that descended from Abraham, as seen in Genesis 25:23 and Genesis 27:29.
What can we learn from the naming of Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran as sons of Dishon?
The naming of these sons highlights the importance of family and lineage in biblical times, as seen in other passages like Genesis 5:1-32 and 1 Chronicles 1-9. These names also remind us that every individual has a place in God's larger story.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Genesis 36?
Genesis 36:26 contributes to the chapter's focus on the genealogy of Esau and the nations that descended from him, providing a detailed account of the families and tribes that emerged from his lineage, as mentioned in Genesis 36:1 and Genesis 36:40.
What is the significance of the specific names mentioned in this verse?
While the Bible does not provide explicit meaning for the names Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran, we can infer that these names may hold cultural or familial significance, much like the names in Genesis 29:32-35, which carry meaningful connotations in their original context.
Reflection Questions
- As we reflect on the descendants of Dishon, how can we appreciate the unique place we occupy within our own families and communities?
- What can we learn from the way the Bible meticulously records the names and relationships of various individuals, and how might this inform our own approach to family and community?
- In what ways can we, like the sons of Dishon, recognize our own identities as part of a larger story that God is writing?
- How might the attention to detail in Genesis 36:26 encourage us to value the specific relationships and experiences that make up our own lives?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:26
And these [are] the sons of Dishon,.... Not of Dishon the son of Anah, but of Dishon the son of Seir, Genesis 36:21; and they are the four following: Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran; the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:26
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, These are the sons of Seir the Horite.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:26
26. Dishon] Heb. Dishan, “a mountain goat” (Deuteronomy 14:5).
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:26
SONS OF SEIR THE HORITE, Genesis 36:20-30. The Horites were the original occupants of Mount Seir, (Genesis 14:6,) but it appears from Deuteronomy 2:12; Deuteronomy 2:22, that they were subdued by the