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.
Here are the names of Esau's sons: Eliphaz, whose mother was Adah (one of Esau's wives), and Reuel, whose mother was Bashemath (another of Esau's wives).
This verse is listing Esau's sons and identifying which of his wives was each son's mother.
📚 Historical Context
Genesis 36 is part of the biblical narrative that details the descendants of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, who became the ancestor of the Edomites and settled in the region southeast of the Dead Sea. This verse specifically lists Esau's sons, Eliphaz and Reuel, along with their mothers, Adah and Basemath, as a way to preserve family lineages that were crucial for ancient Near Eastern societies to establish tribal alliances and land claims. These genealogies reflect the historical importance of tracing heritage in the context of God's promises to the patriarchs.
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