KJV ORIGINAL
Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Esau lived in the hill country of Seir. Esau is also known as Edom.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Esau settled in the mountainous region of Seir and became known as Edom.
📚 Historical Context
After Esau and Jacob separated due to their growing wealth and need for more land, Esau moved southeast to the mountainous region of Seir. This area would become the homeland of his descendants, who were called Edomites after Esau's alternate name 'Edom' (meaning 'red'), which he received after selling his birthright for red stew.
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