Genesis 36:19

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

All these are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and they were their chiefs.

American Standard Version (1901)

These are the sons of Esau, and these are their chiefs: the same is Edom.

Bible in Basic English

These were the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these were their chiefs.

Douay-Rheims 1899

These are the sons of Esau, and these the dukes of them: the same is Edom.

Free Bible Version

All these were the sons of Esau (also called Edom), and they were their tribal leaders.

Geneva Bible 1599

These are the children of Esau, and these are the Dukes of them: This Esau is Edom.

King James (Authorized) Version

These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.

One Unity Resource Bible

These are the sons of Esau [Hairy] (that is, Edom [Red]), and these are their chiefs. (7)

Translation for Translators

That is the list of the sons of Esau, and the people-groups who were their descendants.

Unlocked Literal Bible

These were the sons of Esau (who was known as Edom), and these were their chiefs.

Noah Webster Bible

These are the sons of Esau (who is Edom) and these are their dukes.

World English Bible

These are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and these are their chiefs.

Young's Literal Translation

These [are] sons of Esau (who [is] Edom), and these their chiefs.

Context

The Descendants of Esau

¹⁸These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. They are the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah.¹⁹All these are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and they were their chiefs.

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Summary

This verse lists the descendants of Esau, who is also known as Edom. It highlights the genealogy of Esau's family line, tracing the lineage of the Edomites. The detailed account serves to provide historical context and background information on the Edomites, who were a neighboring nation to the Israelites. By documenting these genealogies, the Bible emphasizes the continuity of God's plan and the fulfillment of His promises through the generations.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the children of Shobal were these,.... Who was the second son of Seir, and whose sons were the five following: Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam; in Ch1 1:40 Alvan is called Alian, and Shepho is Shephi.