Genesis 36:1
Now these are the descendants of Esau (that is, Edom).
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In The King James Version
Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.
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Cross References
Genesis 25:24When the time came for her to give birth, she became the mother of twin boys.
Genesis 27:35But Isaac said, “Your brother came with deceit and has taken away your blessing.”
Matthew Henry on Genesis 36:1
In this chapter we have an account of the posterity of Esau, who, from him, were called Edomites, that Esau who sold his birthright, and lost his blessing, and was not loved of God as Jacob was. Here is a brief register kept of his family for some generations. 1. Because he was the son of Isaac, for whose sake this honour is put upon him. 2. Because the Edomites were neighbours to Israel, and their genealogy would be of use to give light to the following stories of what passed between them. 3. It is to show the… Read the whole commentary →