Genesis 36:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Anah had these children: Dishon and Aholibamah (who was Anah's daughter).

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is recording the family line of Anah, listing his son Dishon and daughter Aholibamah as part of the genealogical records.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Genesis, chapter 36 details the 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 children of Anah, a descendant of Esau, as part of a broader narrative that traces the expansion of Esau's family and fulfills God's promises to the patriarchs. These genealogies were important for ancient Israelites to understand their historical connections and the sovereignty of God over nations.

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