Genesis 36:13
Genesis 36:13 in Multiple Translations
These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath.
And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.
And these are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife.
And these are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: they were the children of Esau's wife Basemath.
These were the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They were the descendants of Esau's wife Basemath.
And these are the sonnes of Reuel: Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sonnes of Bashemath Esaus wife.
And these [are] sons of Reuel: Nahath and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah; these were sons of Bashemath wife of Esau.
These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the descendants of Basemath, Esau’s wife.
And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
And the sons of Rahuel were Nahath and Zara, Samma and Meza. These were the sons of Basemath the wife of Esau.
Reuel’s sons were Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They were grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath.
Esau’s son Rewel had sons too. These are the names of Rewel’s sons, – Nahath – Zerah – Shammah – Mizzah They were the grand-sons of Esau and his wife Basemath.
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Genesis 36:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙
בְּנֵ֣י
רְעוּאֵ֔ל
נַ֥חַת
וָ/זֶ֖רַח
שַׁמָּ֣ה
וּ/מִזָּ֑ה
אֵ֣לֶּ֣ה
הָי֔וּ
בְּנֵ֥י
בָשְׂמַ֖ת
אֵ֥שֶׁת
עֵשָֽׂו
וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
רְעוּאֵ֔ל
Rᵉʻûwʼêl
H7467
Reuel
N-proper
נַ֥חַת
Nachath
H5184
Nahath
N-proper
וָ/זֶ֖רַח
Zerach
H2226
Zerah
Conj | N-proper
שַׁמָּ֣ה
Shammâh
H8048
Shammah
N-proper
וּ/מִזָּ֑ה
Mizzâh
H4199
Mizzah
Conj | N-proper
אֵ֣לֶּ֣ה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
הָי֔וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
בָשְׂמַ֖ת
Bosmath
H1315
Basemath
N-proper
אֵ֥שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
עֵשָֽׂו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
Esau
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:13
וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
רְעוּאֵ֔ל
Rᵉʻûwʼêl
H7467
"Reuel"
N-proper
Reuel, also known as Jethro, was Moses' father-in-law and a significant figure in his life. He was a wise and spiritual leader who advised Moses, as seen in the book of Exodus. The name Reuel means 'friend of God', reflecting his strong faith and relationship with God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.18; father of: Zipporah (H6855) and Hobab (H2246); also called Reuel (KJV: Raguel) at Num.10.29; Another name of yit.ro (יִתְרוֹ "Jethro" H3503) § Reuel or Raguel = "friend of God" 1) a son of Esau by his wife Bashemath, the sister of Ishmael 2) the father-in-law of Moses 2a) also 'Jethro' 3) father of Eliasaph, the leader of the tribe of Gad at the time of the census at Sinai 4) a Benjamite, ancestor of Elah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Raguel, Reuel. See also: Genesis 36:4; Numbers 2:14; 1 Chronicles 9:8.
נַ֥חַת
Nachath
H5184
"Nahath"
N-proper
Nahath was a person's name in the Bible, referring to an Edomite duke and two Israelites, one of whom was a Levite living during the time of King David. The name means rest or quietness.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.1.1; son of: Zuph (H6689); father of: Elihu (H0453); also called Nahath at 1Ch.6.26; Toah at 1Ch.6.34; Another name of to.chu (תֹּחוּ "Tohu" H8459) § Nahath = "rest" 1) one of the dukes of Edom, son of Reuel and grandson of Esau 2) a Kohathite Levite, son of Zophai and grandson of Elkanah 3) an Levite overseer in the time of Hezekiah
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Nahath. See also: Genesis 36:13; 1 Chronicles 1:37; 2 Chronicles 31:13.
וָ/זֶ֖רַח
Zerach
H2226
"Zerah"
Conj | N-proper
Zerach was a man in the Bible, mentioned in Genesis and Numbers. He was a son of Simeon and had several brothers. The name Zerach means 'rising' and is also used for other people in the Bible.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10; son of: Simeon (H8095); brother of: Jemuel (H3223), Jamin (H3226), Ohad (H0161), Jachin (H3199) and Shaul (H7586H); also called Zerah at Num.26.13,20; 2x27.11,13; § Zerah or Zarah = "rising" 1) a son of Reuel and grandson of Esau, one of the dukes of the Edomites 2) twin brother of Pharez, sons of Judah and Tamar; descendants are called Zarhites, Ezrahites, and Izrahites 3) son of Simeon; also called 'Zohar' 4) a Gershonite Levite, son of Iddo of Adaiah 5) the Ethiopian or Cushite, invader of Judah in the reign of Asa who defeated the invaders; probably the same as the Egyptian king Usarken I, second king of the Egyptian 22nd dynasty or perhaps more probably Usarken II, his 2nd successor 6) another Edomite leader; possibly same as 1
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: Zarah, Zerah. See also: Genesis 36:13; Joshua 22:20; Nehemiah 11:24.
שַׁמָּ֣ה
Shammâh
H8048
"Shammah"
N-proper
Shammah was a man in the tribe of Judah and brother of King David. He was first mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:9 and was also known as Shimea. Shammah's father was Jesse and he had several siblings.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.16.9; son of: Jesse (H3448); brother of: David (H1732), Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?) and Elihu (H0453J); father of: Jonadab (H3122); also called Shimei (KJV: Shimea) at 2Sa.21.21; Shammah at 1Sa.16.9; 17.13; Shimea at 1Ch.2.13; 20.7; Another name of shim.ah (שִׁמְעָה "Shimeah" H8093) § Shammah = "astonishment" 1) son of Reuel, grandson of Esau, and a chief of Edom 2) the 3rd son of Jesse and a brother of David 3) son of Agee the Hararite and one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors 4) the Harodite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors 5) another Hararite, one of the 30 of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Shammah. See also: Genesis 36:13; 1 Samuel 17:13; 1 Chronicles 1:37.
וּ/מִזָּ֑ה
Mizzâh
H4199
"Mizzah"
Conj | N-proper
Mizzah was an Edomite, a descendant of Esau, and the son of Reuel. He is mentioned in the book of Genesis as part of the family tree of the Edomites. Mizzah's name means 'fear'.
Definition: A man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.13; son of: Reuel (H7467); brother of: Nahath (H5184), Zerah (H2226) and Shammah (H8048) § Mizzah = "fear" son of Reuel and grandson of Esau
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Mizzah. See also: Genesis 36:13; Genesis 36:17; 1 Chronicles 1:37.
אֵ֣לֶּ֣ה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
הָי֔וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בָשְׂמַ֖ת
Bosmath
H1315
"Basemath"
N-proper
Basemath was a wife of Esau and a daughter of Solomon, mentioned in Genesis 28:9. She was an Arab woman living during the time of the Patriarchs. Basemath was also the mother of Reuel.
Definition: A woman of the Arabs living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.28.9; daughter of: Ishmael (H3458); sister of: Nebaioth (H5032), Kedar (H6938), Adbeel (H0110), Mibsam (H4017), Mishma (H4927), Dumah (H1746), Massa (H4854), Hadad (H2301), Tema (H8485), Jetur (H3195), Naphish (H5305) and Kedemah (H6929); married to Esau (H6215); mother of: Reuel (H7467); also called Basemath (KJV: Bashemath) at Gen.36.3,4,10,13,17; Another name of ma.cha.lat (מַחֲלַת "Mahalath" H4258G) § Bashemath or Basmath = "spice" 1) Hittite wife of Esau, daughter of Ishmael, sister of Nebaioth 2) daughter of Solomon, wife of Ahimaaz, one of Solomon's commissariat officers
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Bashemath, Basmath. See also: Genesis 26:34; Genesis 36:10; 1 Kings 4:15.
אֵ֥שֶׁת
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
עֵשָֽׂו
ʻÊsâv
H6215
"Esau"
N-proper
Esau was the son of Isaac and twin brother of Jacob, and his name means 'hairy'. He sold his birthright to Jacob and lost the divine blessing, as told in Genesis 25:29-34, and became the ancestor of the Arab peoples.
Definition: § Esau = "hairy" eldest son of Isaac and Rebecca and twin brother of Jacob; sold the birthright for food when he was hungry and the divine blessing went to Jacob; progenitor of the Arab peoples
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: Esau. See also: Genesis 25:25; Genesis 33:9; Jeremiah 49:8.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:13
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Context — The Descendants of Esau
11The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
12Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.
13These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath.
14These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah (daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon) whom she bore to Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. 15These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 1:37 | The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. |
| 2 | Genesis 36:17 | These are the sons of Esau’s son Reuel: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath. |
Genesis 36:13 Summary
Genesis 36:13 lists the sons of Reuel, who was a son of Esau, and tells us that they are the grandsons of Esau's wife Basemath. This verse is part of a larger section that provides details about the families and descendants of Esau, which is important for understanding the history and relationships between different nations in the biblical world, as seen in verses like Genesis 25:23 and Genesis 27:46. The listing of these descendants, including in Genesis 36:13, helps us see how God is working out his plan for humanity, including the promise to Abraham in Genesis 17:4-6. By studying these genealogies, we can gain a deeper appreciation for God's sovereignty and care for all people, and apply the biblical emphasis on family and heritage to our own lives, as encouraged in verses like Psalm 127:3-5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Reuel in the Bible?
Reuel was a son of Esau, as mentioned in Genesis 36:4 and Genesis 36:10, and the father of Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah, as listed in Genesis 36:13.
What is the significance of Basemath in Genesis 36:13?
Basemath was one of Esau's wives, and the mother of Reuel, whose sons are listed in Genesis 36:13, making them the grandsons of Esau and Basemath, similar to how the grandsons of Esau's other wives are listed in surrounding verses like Genesis 36:12.
Why are the descendants of Esau listed in such detail?
The detailed listing of Esau's descendants in Genesis 36 serves to fulfill God's promise to Abraham, as stated in Genesis 17:4-6, that he would be the father of many nations, and to provide a historical context for the nations that would interact with the Israelites in the future, as seen in verses like Genesis 36:1-43.
How does Genesis 36:13 fit into the larger narrative of the Bible?
Genesis 36:13 is part of the genealogical record that helps establish the family lines and national identities that play a role in the biblical narrative, including the stories of conflict and interaction between the Israelites and their neighbors, such as in the book of Numbers and the book of Judges.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn about the importance of family and lineage from the detailed genealogies in Genesis 36, including Genesis 36:13?
- How does the listing of Esau's descendants, including those in Genesis 36:13, reflect God's sovereignty over the nations and his plan for humanity?
- In what ways can we apply the biblical emphasis on family and heritage to our own lives and relationships, considering verses like Genesis 36:13?
- What does the inclusion of Genesis 36:13 in the biblical record reveal about God's attention to detail and his care for all people, regardless of their background or lineage?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:13
And these [are] the sons of Reuel,.... Another son of Esau's; this man had four sons, as follow, Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah: of whom we know no more than their names, unless Maps or Massa,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:13
These are the names of Esau's sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau. These are the names of Esau's sons. They were five in number.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:13
9–14. The “sons” of Esau by Adah, Basemath, and Oholibamah must be regarded as the names of clans, and, like the sons of Ishmael and Israel, are 12 in number (Amalek, the son of Esau’s concubine, Timna, is excluded from this list of twelve).