Genesis 36:40
“And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,”
Genesis 36:40 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And these are the names of the dukes of Esau in their kindreds, and places, and callings: duke Thamna, duke Alva, duke Jetheth,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And these are the names of the chiefs that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names: chief Timna, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,
- DARBYDarby
- And these are the names of the chiefs of Esau, according to their families, after their places, with their names: chief Timna, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- These are the names of the chiefs who came from Esau, according to their families, after their places, and by their names: chief Timna, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And these are the names of the chiefs of Esau, according to their families, according to their places, by their names: chief Timnah, chief Alvah, chief Jetheth,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,
Context: Genesis 36
38And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
39And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
40And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,
41Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
42Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,
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.