Genesis 36:19
“These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.”
Genesis 36:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- These are the sons of Esau, and these the dukes of them: the same is Edom.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- These are the sons of Esau, and these are their chiefs: the same is Edom.
- DARBYDarby
- These are the sons of Esau, and these their chiefs: he is Edom.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- These are sons of Esau (who is Edom), and these their chiefs.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.
Context: Genesis 36
17And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
18And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau's wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau's wife.
19These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.
20These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,
21And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
About Genesis 36: The Genealogy of Esau
This chapter lists the descendants of Esau, also known as Edom.
Commentary
Genesis 36 is a genealogical chapter that records the descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob. It begins with a list of Esau's sons and grandsons, and then moves on to a list of the chiefs of Edom, which was the land that Esau's descendants settled in. This chapter is important because it shows the fulfillment of God's promise to make Esau a great nation, despite the fact that Jacob had been chosen to receive the blessing of the firstborn.