KJV ORIGINAL
And these are the sons of Reuel Esau’s son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are the sons of Reuel, who was Esau's son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, and chief Mizzah. These are the tribal chiefs who descended from Reuel in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Bashemath, Esau's wife.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the four sons of Reuel (Esau's son through his wife Bashemath) who became tribal chiefs in the land of Edom.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of a genealogical record showing how Esau's family grew into the nation of Edom. Reuel was one of Esau's sons through his Canaanite wife Bashemath. The term 'duke' refers to tribal chiefs or leaders who ruled over clans in the mountainous region of Edom, southeast of the Dead Sea.
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