KJV ORIGINAL
And Bashemath Ishmael’s daughter, sister of Nebajoth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Bashemath, who was Ishmael's daughter and the sister of Nebajoth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse identifies Bashemath as one of Esau's wives, noting that she was Ishmael's daughter and Nebajoth's sister.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, chapter 36 focuses on the genealogy and descendants of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, who became the ancestor of the Edomites. This verse specifically lists one of Esau's wives, Basemath, who was the daughter of Ishmael and the sister of Nebajoth, highlighting the intermarriages among Abraham's descendants. These genealogies illustrate how God was preserving and expanding family lines as part of His covenant promises to the patriarchs.
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