KJV ORIGINAL
And the sons of Seir; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezar, and Dishan.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Seir were Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezar, and Dishan.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the seven sons of Seir, who were ancestors of the Edomite people living in the land of Seir.
📚 Historical Context
Seir was the mountainous region southeast of the Dead Sea where the Edomites lived, descendants of Esau (Jacob's brother). The Chronicler is tracing genealogies to show how different nations and peoples originated from common ancestors. These genealogical records were important for establishing territorial claims and understanding relationships between neighboring peoples in ancient times.
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