KJV ORIGINAL
Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Chief Magdiel, chief Iram: these were the chiefs of Edom, ruling in the regions where they lived in their own land. This Esau became the father of the Edomite people.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse concludes the list of Edomite tribal leaders, reminding us that they all descended from Esau, Jacob's brother.
📚 Historical Context
This verse ends the genealogical record of Esau's descendants who became the nation of Edom, located southeast of Israel in mountainous terrain. The Edomites were organized into tribal chieftains who ruled different territories within their land. This genealogy shows how God's promise to make Esau into a great nation was fulfilled, even though the covenant blessing went to Jacob.
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