The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek.
The sons of Eliphaz were: Teman, Omar, Zephi, Gatam, Kenaz, Timna, and Amalek.
This verse lists the seven sons of Eliphaz, who was Esau's eldest son, showing how God's promise to make nations from Abraham's family was being fulfilled.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles is a historical book in the Bible that records the genealogies of Israel's ancestors, tracing lineages from Adam through the patriarchs to emphasize God's faithfulness in preserving His people. In this verse, Eliphaz is the son of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, and the list of his sons represents the early descendants of the Edomites, a nation that often conflicted with Israel in the ancient Near East. These genealogies helped ancient Israelites understand their tribal connections and historical claims to land.
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