Genesis 36:29
Genesis 36:29 in Multiple Translations
These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,
These are the chiefs that came of the Horites: chief Lotan, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,
These were the Horite chiefs: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
These were the tribal leaders of the Horites: tribal leaders Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
These are the Dukes of the Horites: Duke Lotan, Duke Shobal, Duke Zibeon, Duke Anah,
These [are] chiefs of the Horite: chief Lotan, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,
These are the chiefs who came of the Horites: chief Lotan, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,
These are the dukes, descendants of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,
These were dukes of the Horrites: duke Lotan, duke Sobal, duke Sebeon, duke Ana,
The people-groups who were descendants of Hor lived in the Seir/Edom region. The names of the people-groups are Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.
These are the names of the leaders in the Hor tribe, – Lotan – Shobal – Zibeyon – Anah
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Genesis 36:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֖לֶּה
אַלּוּפֵ֣י
הַ/חֹרִ֑י
אַלּ֤וּף
לוֹטָן֙
אַלּ֣וּף
שׁוֹבָ֔ל
אַלּ֥וּף
צִבְע֖וֹן
אַלּ֥וּף
עֲנָֽה
אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
אַלּוּפֵ֣י
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-mp
הַ/חֹרִ֑י
Chôrîy
H2752
Horite
Art | Ngmsa
אַלּ֤וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
לוֹטָן֙
Lôwṭân
H3877
Lotan
N-proper
אַלּ֣וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
שׁוֹבָ֔ל
Shôwbâl
H7732
Shobal
N-proper
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
צִבְע֖וֹן
Tsibʻôwn
H6649
Zibeon
N-proper
אַלּ֥וּף
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-ms
עֲנָֽה
ʻĂnâh
H6034
Anah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:29
אֵ֖לֶּה
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.
אַלּוּפֵ֣י
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.
הַ/חֹרִ֑י
Chôrîy
H2752
"Horite"
Art | Ngmsa
The Horites were a group of people who lived in Mount Seir and Edom. They were descended from Hori, a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs. The Horites are mentioned in Genesis 36:22.
Definition: Someone descended from Hori who was aomeone descended from Hori, a man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.22; son of: Lotan (H3877); brother of: Hemam (H1950) Group of cho.ri (חֹרִי "Hori" H2753H) § Horite = "cave dweller" 1) the inhabitants of Mount Seir 2) the inhabitants of Edom (in later times)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Horims, Horites. See also: Genesis 14:6; Genesis 36:29; Deuteronomy 2:22.
אַלּ֤וּף
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.
לוֹטָן֙
Lôwṭân
H3877
"Lotan"
N-proper
Lotan was an Idumaean, the eldest son of Seir the Horite, mentioned in Genesis 36:20. He was a brother of several people, including Shobal and Zibeon. Lotan's name means 'covering'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.20; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Ezer (H0687), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Hori (H2753H), Hemam (H1950) § Lotan = "covering" the eldest son of Seir the Horite
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Lotan. See also: Genesis 36:20; Genesis 36:29; 1 Chronicles 1:39.
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.
שׁוֹבָ֔ל
Shôwbâl
H7732
"Shobal"
N-proper
Shobal was the name of several men in the Bible, including an Edomite and two Israelites. One Shobal was a descendant of Judah and had several brothers and a son named Haroeh. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.50; son of: Hur (H2354); brother of: Uri (H0221), Salma (H8007H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829); father of: Haroeh (H7204) § Shobal = "flowing" 1) the 2nd son of Seir the Horite (Edom) and one of the dukes of the Horites 2) son of Caleb, grandson of Hur, and founder of Kirjath-jearim 3) a Judaite, son of Hur and a descendant of Caleb 3a) possibly the same as 2
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Shobal. See also: Genesis 36:20; 1 Chronicles 1:40; 1 Chronicles 4:2.
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.
צִבְע֖וֹן
Tsibʻôwn
H6649
"Zibeon"
N-proper
Zibeon was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned in Genesis 36:20, and was the son of Seir and father of Aiah and Anah. He was an Idumaean, and his name means colored. Zibeon's daughter Aholibamah married Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.20; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Ezer (H0687), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Aiah (H0345), Anah (H6034I) § Zibeon = "coloured" 1) father of Anah, whose daughter Aholibamah married Esau 2) son of Seir the Horite 2a) maybe same as 1
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Zibeon. See also: Genesis 36:2; Genesis 36:24; 1 Chronicles 1:40.
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.
עֲנָֽה
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.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:29
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Context — The Descendants of Seir
27These are the sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
28These are the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
29These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
30Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, according to their divisions in the land of Seir. 31These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 36:20 | These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, |
| 2 | Genesis 36:28 | These are the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 1:41–42 | The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran. The sons of Ezer: Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 1:38 | The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. |
Genesis 36:29 Summary
Genesis 36:29 lists the chiefs of the Horites, a group of people who lived in the land of Seir. This verse helps us understand the complexity of the ancient world and the many different peoples who lived during biblical times (Genesis 10:1-32). The mention of these chiefs reminds us that God is sovereign over all nations and peoples, and that He is working out His plan in the lives of everyone, regardless of their background or lineage (Romans 11:25-26). By studying this verse, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the richness and diversity of human experience, and the ways in which God is at work in all of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Horites mentioned in Genesis 36:29?
The Horites were a group of people who lived in the land of Seir, as mentioned in Genesis 36:29, and were likely a non-Israelite people, distinct from the Israelites and the Edomites (Genesis 36:31).
What is the significance of the chiefs listed in Genesis 36:29?
The chiefs listed in Genesis 36:29, including Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, and Anah, were important leaders among the Horites, and their mention serves to highlight the complexity and diversity of the peoples living in the region (Genesis 25:12-18).
How do the Horites relate to the biblical account of the Israelites?
The Horites are mentioned in the biblical account as part of the broader narrative of the nations surrounding the Israelites, and their presence serves as a reminder of the complex geopolitical landscape of the ancient Near East (Deuteronomy 2:12, Genesis 15:19-21).
What can we learn from the genealogical records in Genesis 36:29?
The genealogical records in Genesis 36:29 demonstrate the importance of family and lineage in ancient cultures, and serve as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples (Acts 17:26, Genesis 12:3).
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way the biblical authors carefully record the names and lineages of various peoples, including the Horites?
- How does the mention of the Horites in Genesis 36:29 help me understand the broader biblical narrative and God's plan for all nations?
- What role do I think the Horites played in the ancient Near Eastern world, and how does their presence impact my understanding of biblical history?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of Genesis 36:29, such as the importance of family and lineage, to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:29
These [are] the dukes [that came] of the Horites,.... Not that succeeded one after another, as the kings next mentioned did, but were together, at the same time, heads of respective families, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:29
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 36:29
20–30. The Horites—the aboriginal inhabitants of the country—“the sons of Seir, the Horite,” were possibly so called from the word ḥ ?or, “a hole”; cf. 1 Samuel 13:6; 1 Samuel 14:11. This derivation has long been maintained, and is possibly correct, the Horites being regarded as troglodytes, or cave-dwellers. In Obadiah 1:3 Edom is apostrophized, “O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock.” On the other hand another derivation has recently commended itself, Hor being identified with the Egyptian Haru which is found in Egyptian inscriptions for “Syria.” But there is good support from the rocks of Petra and the excavations at Gezer for the “cave-dweller” explanation of the word.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:29
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
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Genesis #21 Ch. 35-37 Joseph, the Dreamer by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, Chuck Missler discusses Genesis chapters 35 through 37. He begins by praying for understanding and guidance from the Holy Spirit. He then highlights the importance |