And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.
These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They were the sons of Bashemath, who was Esau's wife.
This verse lists the four sons born to Esau through his wife Bashemath, showing how Esau's family line continued to grow.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, chapter 36 provides a detailed genealogy of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, who became the ancestor of the Edomites and settled in the region of Seir. This verse specifically lists the sons of Reuel, who was the son of Bashemath, one of Esau's wives, as part of a broader narrative that traces the family lines of the patriarchs to show how nations and peoples emerged from God's promises to Abraham. These genealogies help establish the historical context for later biblical accounts of conflicts and alliances between Israel and the Edomites.
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