Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.
Chief Dishon, chief Ezer, chief Dishan: these are the chiefs who descended from Hori, listed among their chiefs in the land of Seir.
This verse lists three tribal chiefs who were descendants of Hori and ruled in the region of Seir.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse is part of a genealogy that details the descendants and rulers of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, who became the father of the Edomites and settled in the land of Seir. The Horites were an indigenous people in that region, and this list of dukes represents their leaders who were integrated into Esau's lineage, illustrating the Bible's record of how various tribes and nations emerged from Abraham's family. This passage helps establish the historical backdrop for later interactions between Israel and the Edomites in the Old Testament.
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