KJV ORIGINAL
Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Chief Kenaz, chief Teman, chief Mibzar,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists three more tribal leaders or chiefs among Esau's descendants.
📚 Historical Context
Genesis 36 is part of the biblical narrative that traces the descendants of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, who became the founder of the Edomites, a nation that lived southeast of the Israelites. This verse lists specific chiefs or dukes, such as Kenaz, Teman, and Mibzar, as part of a broader genealogy that highlights God's fulfillment of His promise to make Esau's line into a great people. In the context of the book, it provides a historical record that contrasts with Jacob's lineage and foreshadows future relations between Israel and Edom.
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