Genesis 36:1
These were the descendants of Esau (also called 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 it was time for her to give birth, behold, there were twins in her womb.
Genesis 27:35Isaac said, “Your brother came here deceitfully and has taken away your blessing.”
Numbers 20:14Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom: Your brother Israel says this: “You know all the difficulties that have happened to us.
1 Samuel 14:47When Saul began to rule over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side. He fought against Moab, the Ammonites, Edom, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he inflicted punishment on them.
Isaiah 63:1Who is this who comes from Edom, clothed in red from Bozrah? 1 Who is he in royal clothing, marching confidently because of his great strength? 1 It is I, speaking righteousness and powerfully able to save. 1
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 →