KJV ORIGINAL
These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are the chiefs who descended from the Horites: chief Lotan, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the tribal leaders who came from the Horite people group, showing how they organized their society under various chiefs.
📚 Historical Context
The Horites were an ancient people who lived in the land of Seir (later called Edom) before the Edomites took over the region. They were likely the original inhabitants of this mountainous area southeast of the Dead Sea. This genealogical record shows how these early peoples organized themselves into tribal units under designated leaders.
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