KJV ORIGINAL
Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Chief Kenaz, Chief Teman, Chief Mibzar,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three tribal leaders or chiefs who were descendants of Esau and ruled over different clans in the region of Edom.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record tracing the descendants of Esau (Jacob's brother) who became the Edomites. These 'dukes' or chiefs were tribal leaders who governed different territories in the land of Edom, which was located southeast of Israel. The Chronicler included these records to show God's faithfulness to all of Abraham's descendants, not just the Israelites.
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