Genesis 36:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

These are the children of Zibeon: Ajah and Anah. This is the same Anah who discovered the hot springs in the wilderness while he was taking care of his father Zibeon's donkeys.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse identifies Anah as the son of Zibeon who made a notable discovery of hot springs while tending his father's animals in the wilderness.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the genealogy of Esau's descendants, specifically the Horites who lived in the land of Seir before Esau's family settled there. The mention of Anah finding 'mules' (likely hot springs based on Hebrew scholarship) suggests he made an important discovery that was remembered and recorded as part of his legacy.

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