And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau’s wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.
These are the sons of Aholibamah, who was Esau's wife: Chief Jeush, Chief Jaalam, and Chief Korah. These were the tribal chiefs who descended from Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah and wife of Esau.
This verse lists the three sons of Esau's wife Aholibamah, who all became tribal leaders among Esau's descendants.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, chapter 36 focuses on the genealogy of Esau, who was Jacob's twin brother and the ancestor of the Edomites, a nation that later interacted with Israel. This verse specifically lists the sons of Aholibamah, one of Esau's wives, who were appointed as dukes, reflecting the societal structure of leadership in ancient Edom. Such genealogical records were common in the ancient Near East to establish tribal identities, inheritance, and historical claims.
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