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
This verse is part of a genealogical record of Esau's descendants, who became the Edomites. The term 'duke' here refers to tribal chiefs or clan leaders who ruled over different groups within Edomite territory. These genealogies were important for establishing territorial claims and family lineages in ancient times.
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