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Genesis 36:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Chief Korah, chief Gatam, and chief Amalek: these are the tribal chiefs who descended from Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists three tribal leaders who were descendants of Eliphaz (Esau's son) and his wife Adah in the region of Edom.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, chapter 36, we find a genealogy of Esau, who was Jacob's twin brother and the ancestor of the Edomites, detailing the descendants and rulers of this lineage. This verse specifically lists the chiefs or dukes who came from Eliphaz, Esau's son by his wife Adah, in the land of Edom, which was a region southeast of the Dead Sea. These genealogies served to establish the historical and tribal identities of ancient peoples, helping the Israelites understand their connections to neighboring nations.

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