Genesis 36:21
Genesis 36:21 in Multiple Translations
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.
And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan: these are the chiefs that came of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan: these are the chiefs of the Horites, offspring of Seir in the land of Edom.
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They were the tribal leaders of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.
And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the Dukes of the Horites, the sonnes of Seir in the land of Edom.
and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan; these [are] chiefs of the Horites, sons of Seir, in the land of Edom.
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These are the chiefs who came of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
And Dison, and Eser, and Disan. These are dukes of the Horrites, the sons of Seir in the land of Edom.
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. Those seven men became ancestors of people-groups. Each of the people-groups had the same name as the name of their ancestor.
– Dishon – Ezer – Dishan All those men were Seir’s sons, and they were the leaders for their clans in Edom country.
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Genesis 36:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/דִשׁ֥וֹן
וְ/אֵ֖צֶר
וְ/דִישָׁ֑ן
אֵ֣לֶּה
אַלּוּפֵ֧י
הַ/חֹרִ֛י
בְּנֵ֥י
שֵׂעִ֖יר
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
אֱדֽוֹם
וְ/דִשׁ֥וֹן
Dîyshôwn
H1787
Dishan
Conj | N-proper
וְ/אֵ֖צֶר
ʼEtser
H687
Ezer
Conj | N-proper
וְ/דִישָׁ֑ן
Dîyshân
H1789
Dishon
Conj | N-proper
אֵ֣לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
אַלּוּפֵ֧י
ʼallûwph
H441
tame
N-mp
הַ/חֹרִ֛י
Chôrîy
H2752
Horite
Art | Ngmsa
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שֵׂעִ֖יר
Sêʻîyr
H8165
Seir
N-proper
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
אֱדֽוֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
Edom
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:21
וְ/דִשׁ֥וֹן
Dîyshôwn
H1787
"Dishan"
Conj | N-proper
Dishan was the name of two Edomites, one of whom was the son of Seir and the father of Uz and Aran. He lived during the time of the Patriarchs and is mentioned in Genesis 36:21. His name means thresher.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.21; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Ezer (H0687) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Uz (H5780I), Aran (H0765) Another spelling of di.shan (דִּישָׁן "Dishan" H1789) § Dishon = "thresher" 1) the fifth son of Seir 2) the son of Anah and grandson of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Dishon. See also: Genesis 36:21; 1 Chronicles 1:38; 1 Chronicles 1:42.
וְ/אֵ֖צֶר
ʼEtser
H687
"Ezer"
Conj | N-proper
Ezer means treasure and was a chief of the Horites, living during the time of the Patriarchs, as mentioned in Genesis 36:21. He was the son of Seir and had several brothers. Ezer was also the father of Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.21; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Dishon (H1787), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Bilhan (H1092), Zaavan (H2190), Akan (H3292) § Ezer = "treasure" a chief of the Horites
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Ezer. See also: Genesis 36:21; Genesis 36:30; 1 Chronicles 1:42.
וְ/דִישָׁ֑ן
Dîyshân
H1789
"Dishon"
Conj | N-proper
Dishan was an Edomite who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:21 as the son of Seir. He was a brother of Lotan and father of Hemdan and Eshban. His name means 'thresher'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.21; son of: Seir (H8165B); brother of: Lotan (H3877), Shobal (H7732), Zibeon (H6649H), Anah (H6034H), Ezer (H0687), Dishan (H1789) and Timna (H8555H); father of: Hemdan (H2533), Eshban (H0790), Ithran (H3506), Cheran (H3763) Another spelling of di.shon (דִּישֹׁן "Dishon" H1787) § Dishan or Dishon = "thresher" the fifth son of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Dishan, Dishon. See also: Genesis 36:21; Genesis 36:28; 1 Chronicles 1:38.
אֵ֣לֶּה
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.
אַלּוּפֵ֧י
ʼallûwph
H441
"tame"
N-mp
A chief or leader is referred to as 'alluwph' in Hebrew. The word can also mean friend or governor. It describes someone in a position of authority or guidance.
Definition: 1) tame, docile 2) friend, intimate
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. See also: Genesis 36:15; 1 Chronicles 1:52; Psalms 55:14.
הַ/חֹרִ֛י
Chôrîy
H2752
"Horite"
Art | Ngmsa
The Horites were a group of people who lived in Mount Seir and Edom. They were descended from Hori, a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs. The Horites are mentioned in Genesis 36:22.
Definition: Someone descended from Hori who was aomeone descended from Hori, a man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.22; son of: Lotan (H3877); brother of: Hemam (H1950) Group of cho.ri (חֹרִי "Hori" H2753H) § Horite = "cave dweller" 1) the inhabitants of Mount Seir 2) the inhabitants of Edom (in later times)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Horims, Horites. See also: Genesis 14:6; Genesis 36:29; Deuteronomy 2:22.
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.
שֵׂעִ֖יר
Sêʻîyr
H8165
"Seir"
N-proper
Seir refers to a mountain in Idumaea and its original inhabitants, with the name meaning hairy or shaggy, as seen in Genesis 32:3 and Deuteronomy 2:1.
Definition: § Seir = "hairy" or "shaggy" patriarch of the Horites, the inhabitants of Edom before the descendants of Esau, the Edomites
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: Seir. See also: Genesis 14:6; Deuteronomy 33:2; Isaiah 21:11.
בְּ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
אֱדֽוֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
"Edom"
N-proper
Edom was the twin brother of Jacob and the region where he lived. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and his story is told in Genesis 25. Edom is also another name for Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.25; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Israel (H3478); married to Oholibamah (H0173), Judith (H3067), Adah (H5711H) and Mahalath (H4258); father of: Eliphaz (H0464), Reuel (H7467), Jeush (H3266), Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); also called Edom at Gen.25.30; 36.1,8,19,21; 1x,54; Another name of e.sav (עֵשָׂו "Esau" H6215G) § Edom = "red" 1) Edom 2) Edomite, Idumean-descendants of Esau 3) land of Edom, Idumea-land south and south east of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: Edom, Edomites, Idumea. See also: Genesis 25:30; 1 Chronicles 1:54; Psalms 60:2.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:21
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Context — The Descendants of Seir
19All these are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and they were their chiefs.
20These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
21Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.
22The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. 23These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.Genesis 36:21 Summary
Genesis 36:21 tells us about the chiefs of the Horites, who were a group of people living in the land of Edom. The chiefs, including Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan, were important leaders in the land, just like the sons of Esau, who were also chiefs (Genesis 36:19). This verse helps us to understand the relationships between different nations and groups of people in the biblical world, and reminds us of the importance of family and leadership, as seen in other parts of the Bible, such as in Genesis 25:23 and Genesis 5:1-32. By reading about the Horites and their chiefs, we can learn more about the diversity and complexity of the world in which the Bible was written.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Horites mentioned in Genesis 36:21?
The Horites were a group of people who lived in the land of Edom, and they are believed to have been a non-Semitic people, as mentioned in Genesis 36:20. They were related to the descendants of Seir, as stated in Genesis 36:21.
What is the significance of the chiefs of the Horites in Genesis 36:21?
The chiefs of the Horites, including Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan, were important leaders in the land of Edom, as seen in Genesis 36:21. Their leadership is also mentioned in the context of the sons of Esau, who were also chiefs in the land of Edom, as stated in Genesis 36:19.
How does Genesis 36:21 relate to the rest of the Bible?
Genesis 36:21 is part of a larger narrative about the descendants of Esau and the nation of Edom, which is also mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in the book of Obadiah and in Genesis 25:30. Understanding the context of Genesis 36:21 helps to shed light on the relationships between the nations of Israel and Edom, as seen in Genesis 25:23.
What can we learn from the genealogy in Genesis 36:21?
The genealogy in Genesis 36:21, which lists the chiefs of the Horites, teaches us about the importance of family and leadership in the biblical world, as seen in other genealogies such as in Genesis 5:1-32 and Genesis 11:10-26.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the example of leadership in Genesis 36:21, and how can I apply it to my own life?
- How does the mention of the Horites in Genesis 36:21 help me to understand the diversity of nations and cultures in the biblical world?
- What does the fact that Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan were chiefs of the Horites reveal about their character and responsibilities?
- In what ways can I reflect on my own family heritage and leadership, in light of the genealogy in Genesis 36:21?
- How does the context of Genesis 36:21, within the larger story of the Bible, help me to appreciate the complexity and richness of the biblical narrative?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:21
And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan,.... These were three others of the sons of Seir, which with the other four before mentioned made seven: these [are] the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:21
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, These are the sons of Seir the Horite.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 36:21
Verse 21. These are the dukes of the Horites] It appears pretty evident that the Horites and the descendants of Esau were mixed together in the same land, as before observed; and Calmet has very properly remarked, that if we compare this verse with Genesis 36:30, there were princes of Seir in the country of Seir, and in that of Edom; and in comparing the generations of Seir and Esau, we are obliged to consider these princes as contemporary.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:21
20–30. The Horites—the aboriginal inhabitants of the country—“the sons of Seir, the Horite,” were possibly so called from the word ḥ ?or, “a hole”; cf. 1 Samuel 13:6; 1 Samuel 14:11. This derivation has long been maintained, and is possibly correct, the Horites being regarded as troglodytes, or cave-dwellers. In Obadiah 1:3 Edom is apostrophized, “O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock.” On the other hand another derivation has recently commended itself, Hor being identified with the Egyptian Haru which is found in Egyptian inscriptions for “Syria.” But there is good support from the rocks of Petra and the excavations at Gezer for the “cave-dweller” explanation of the word.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:21
SONS OF SEIR THE HORITE, Genesis 36:20-30. The Horites were the original occupants of Mount Seir, (Genesis 14:6,) but it appears from Deuteronomy 2:12; Deuteronomy 2:22, that they were subdued by the