KJV ORIGINAL
And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau’s wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are the sons of Aholibamah, who was Esau's wife: Chief Jeush, Chief Jaalam, and Chief Korah. These were the tribal chiefs who descended from Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah and wife of Esau.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the three sons of Esau's wife Aholibamah, who all became tribal leaders among Esau's descendants.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record documenting Esau's descendants, who became the Edomites. The title 'duke' (or 'chief') indicates these men were tribal leaders who governed different clans within Esau's growing nation. These genealogies were important for establishing territorial claims and political relationships in the ancient Near East.
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