KJV ORIGINAL
And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Adah gave birth to Eliphaz for Esau, and Bashemath gave birth to Reuel.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the names of two sons born to Esau through his wives Adah and Bashemath.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record documenting Esau's family line after he settled in the land of Seir (later called Edom). Esau was Jacob's twin brother who sold his birthright and later became the ancestor of the Edomite people. These genealogies were important in ancient times for establishing tribal identities, territorial claims, and family heritage.
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