Genesis 36
HPMGenesis 36:1-5
Observe, though Esau had three wives, yet but five sons from all. More wives than one, which is contrary to the divine ordination, is not always favourable to the increase of mankind.
Genesis 36:2
Genesis 36:4
1 Chronicles 1:35 , etc.
Genesis 36:6-8
Genesis 13:6; Genesis 13:11 ; Deuteronomy 2:5 ; Joshua 24:4 . Concerning Esau’s wealth, I would say with one of old: Psalms 17:14-15 .
Genesis 36:9-14
How short the account! how trifling the record of this man’s race! Here is no further mention of them than by name: and their very posterity enumerated only to three or four generations. Reader! look at that scripture, Psalms 37:35-36 .
Genesis 36:15
Respecting the title here; see Genesis 27:40 . Reader! observe, that while Jacob’s children were husbandmen, Esau’s race were nobles. And yet what said GOD? See Malachi 1:2 . But how sure that promise, Isaiah 56:5 ?
Genesis 36:16-30
On these verses I only remark, that the Hittites which also sprung from Esau, are here incorporated in the history. Genesis 26:34 .
Genesis 36:31-43
1 Chronicles 1:43 , etc.-From dukes the seed of Esau advance to kings. But all the while are rejected from the covenant of promise. Psalms 72:17 .
Genesis 36:43
There is much spiritual improvement to be drawn from the perusal of this Chapter by every gracious soul, when GOD the HOLY GHOST awakens the heart to the observation. Jacob’s seed, no doubt, while they were bond-slaves in Egypt felt their misery the more, while calling to mind the splendour of Esau’s race in Edom. But how mistaken are our views of things, and what false calculations do we make in our estimation of happiness. Esau’s children were great indeed among men. But the seed of Jacob were beloved in the sight of GOD. JESUS hath made them kings and priests to GOD and the FATHER, and they shall reign with him forever. Dear LORD! give me that sweet promise and I ask no more. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me on my throne. Revelation 3:21 .