And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.
Aholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jaalam, and Korah. These were Esau's sons who were born to him in the land of Canaan.
This verse records the names of three sons born to Esau and his wife Aholibamah while they lived in Canaan.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Chapter 36 focuses on the genealogy of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, who became the ancestor of the Edomites and moved away from the covenant line of Israel. This verse specifically lists the sons born to Esau by his wife Aholibamah while they were living in the land of Canaan, highlighting the expansion of Esau's family before his descendants settled in Seir. These genealogies underscore the biblical theme of God's sovereign ordering of nations and family lines.
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