And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,
These are the names of the chiefs who descended from Esau, organized by their families and the places where they lived: Chief Timnah, Chief Alvah, Chief Jetheth,
This verse lists the names of tribal leaders who came from Esau's family line, showing how his descendants became organized into clans and territories.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, chapter 36, this verse is part of a detailed genealogy that traces the descendants of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, who became the ancestor of the Edomites and settled in the region of Edom. It lists the chiefs or dukes from Esau's line, organized by their families, places, and names, which served as a way for ancient societies to record tribal identities, land claims, and historical continuity. These genealogies reflect the broader biblical narrative of how God was fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs by allowing nations to emerge from Abraham's family.
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