Genesis 36:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these were the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists three men who were tribal leaders of the Horite people who lived in the land that would become Edom.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, chapter 36 is part of a larger section that records the descendants of Esau, who became the ancestor of the Edomites and settled in the region of Seir. This verse lists specific chiefs or dukes among the Horites, an ancient people who were the original inhabitants of that land in what is now modern-day Jordan or southern Israel. These genealogies served as historical records to trace family lines and tribal structures, illustrating how God was organizing nations alongside the Israelites as part of His broader plan.

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Chief Dishon, chief Ezer, chief Dishan: these are the chiefs who descended from Hori, listed among their chiefs in the land of Seir.

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These are the chiefs who descended from the Horites: chief Lotan, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,

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This is what God did for the descendants of Esau who lived in Seir, he destroyed the Horites who lived there before them, and Esau's people took over their land and have lived there ever since.

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