1 Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.
2 Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite;
3 And Bashemath Ishmael's daughter, sister of Nebajoth.
4 And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel;
5 And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.
6 And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob.
7 For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle.
8 Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom.
9 And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:
10 These are the names of Esau's sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.
11 And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
12 And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau's wife.
13 And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
14 And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon, Esau's wife: and she bare to Esau Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.
15 These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,
16 Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.
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.
18 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.
19 These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.
20 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,
21 And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
22 And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan's sister was Timna.
23 And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
24 And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.
25 And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.
26 And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.
27 The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.
28 The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.
29 These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,
30 Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.
31 And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.
32 And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
33 And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
34 And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.
35 And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
36 And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.
37 And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.
38 And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
39 And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
40 And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,
41 Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
42 Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,
43 Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.
Genesis chapter 36 is a genealogy of the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. This chapter provides a detailed account of the family line of Esau, including his wives, children, and grandchildren. It also mentions the kings who reigned in Edom, the land that Esau settled in after he sold his birthright to Jacob.
The main themes of this chapter include the fulfillment of God's promises, the consequences of selling one's birthright, and the importance of family lineage. Through the genealogy of Esau, we see how God's promises to Abraham and Isaac are being fulfilled, as the descendants of Esau become a great nation. This chapter also serves as a reminder of the consequences of selling one's birthright, as Esau's decision to do so ultimately leads to his descendants being ruled by kings instead of being a chosen people of God.
The chapter begins by listing the wives of Esau and their respective sons. Esau's first wife was Adah, the daughter of Elon the Hittite. She bore him Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush. His second wife was Basemath, the daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. She bore him Reuel. Esau's third wife was Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite. She bore him Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
The chapter then goes on to list the sons of Esau's first son, Eliphaz, and his concubine Timna. Eliphaz's sons were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. The sons of Eliphaz's son Teman were Amalek and Timna. The chapter also mentions the sons of Esau's son Reuel, who were Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
The descendants of Esau's second son, Reuel, are also listed. Reuel's sons were Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. The chapter then mentions the sons of Esau's third son, Jeush, who were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. The sons of Esau's fourth son, Jalam, were Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. The chapter also mentions the sons of Esau's fifth son, Korah, who were Amalek and Timna.
The chapter then goes on to list the kings who reigned in Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites. These kings were Bela, Jobab, Husham, Hadad, Samlah, Shaul, Baal-hanan, and Hadar. The chapter also mentions the chiefs of Esau's descendants, who were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, Magdiel, and Iram.
One of the main themes of this chapter is the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham and Isaac. In Genesis 25, God had promised Abraham that his descendants would become a great nation and that the older son, Esau, would serve the younger son, Jacob. This chapter shows how God's promises are being fulfilled as the descendants of Esau become a great nation and are ruled by kings.
Despite Esau's decision to sell his birthright to Jacob, God's plan for his descendants is still being carried out. This serves as a reminder that God's promises are not dependent on our actions, but on His faithfulness. Even when we make mistakes or go against God's will, He is still able to fulfill His promises in our lives.
Another important theme in this chapter is the consequences of selling one's birthright. In Genesis 25, Esau had sold his birthright to Jacob in exchange for a bowl of stew. This decision may have seemed insignificant at the time, but it ultimately led to his descendants being ruled by kings instead of being a chosen people of God.
This serves as a cautionary tale for us, reminding us to be careful with the decisions we make. Our choices may have consequences that we cannot foresee, and it is important to consider the long-term effects of our actions. Esau's impulsive decision to sell his birthright had a lasting impact on his descendants, and it serves as a reminder for us to value and honor the blessings and promises that God has given us.
The detailed genealogy of Esau's descendants in this chapter also highlights the importance of family lineage. In ancient times, one's family lineage was a source of pride and identity. It was also important for determining one's inheritance and social status.
Through this chapter, we see how God's plan for the nation of Israel is being carried out through the descendants of Esau. This serves as a reminder of the importance of family and how God can use our family lineage to fulfill His purposes. It also emphasizes the importance of honoring and preserving our family history and heritage.
Genesis chapter 36 may seem like a mundane list of names and genealogy, but it holds significant meaning for us as believers. This chapter reminds us of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, even when we make mistakes or go against His will. It also serves as a cautionary tale, warning us of the consequences of selling our birthright or making impulsive decisions.
Furthermore, this chapter highlights the importance of family lineage and how God can use our family history to fulfill His purposes. It reminds us to value and honor our family heritage and to be mindful of the decisions we make, as they can have a lasting impact on future generations.
Overall, Genesis chapter 36 teaches us to trust in God's plan and to be mindful of our actions and decisions. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of family and the role it plays in God's plan for our lives. As we continue to read through the book of Genesis, we see how God's promises to Abraham and Isaac are being fulfilled through their descendants, and how God's plan for salvation is being set into motion.
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