KJV ORIGINAL
And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
These are the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the four sons of Dishon, who was a descendant of Esau living in the land of Seir.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed genealogy of Esau's descendants, particularly the Horites who lived in the land of Seir (modern-day southern Jordan/Edom). The Horites were the original inhabitants of this mountainous region before Esau's descendants settled there. These genealogical records were important for establishing tribal territories, inheritance rights, and political relationships in the ancient Near East.
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