And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: and she bare to Esau Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.
These were the sons of Aholibamah, who was the daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon, and who was Esau's wife: she gave birth to Jeush, Jaalam, and Korah for Esau.
This verse records the names of three sons born to Esau through his wife Aholibamah, continuing the family lineage.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, chapter 36 focuses on the genealogy of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, who became the patriarch of the Edomites, a people group that lived in the region southeast of the Dead Sea. This section of Scripture traces family lines to establish historical and tribal identities, which were crucial for ancient societies to maintain inheritance rights and alliances. Aholibamah, as one of Esau's wives, is mentioned here to document her sons and their role in continuing the Edomite lineage.
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