And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,
These are the names of the chiefs who descended from Esau, organized by their families and the places where they lived: Chief Timnah, Chief Alvah, Chief Jetheth,
This verse lists the names of tribal leaders who came from Esau's family line, showing how his descendants became organized into clans and territories.
📚 Historical Context
This passage is part of a genealogical record documenting how Esau's descendants (the Edomites) developed into a structured nation with tribal chiefs. These chiefs ruled different territories in the land of Edom, southeast of Israel. This genealogy demonstrates that God's promise to make Esau into a great nation was fulfilled, even though the covenant blessing went to his brother Jacob.
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