Genesis 36:23
Genesis 36:23 in Multiple Translations
These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
And these are the children of Shobal: Alvan and Manahath and Ebal, Shepho and Onam.
And these are the children of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
These were the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
And the sonnes of Shobal were these: Aluan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
And these [are] sons of Shobal: Alvan and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho and Onam.
These are the children of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
And these the sons of Sobal: Alvan and Manahat, and Ebal, and Sepho, and Oman.
The sons of Shobal were Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.
Seir’s son Shobal had these sons, – Alvan – Manahath – Ebal – Shefo – Onam
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Genesis 36:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙
בְּנֵ֣י
שׁוֹבָ֔ל
עַלְוָ֥ן
וּ/מָנַ֖חַת
וְ/עֵיבָ֑ל
שְׁפ֖וֹ
וְ/אוֹנָֽם
וְ/אֵ֨לֶּה֙
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
שׁוֹבָ֔ל
Shôwbâl
H7732
Shobal
N-proper
עַלְוָ֥ן
ʻAlvân
H5935
Alvan
N-proper
וּ/מָנַ֖חַת
Mânachath
H4506
Menuhoth
Conj | N-proper
וְ/עֵיבָ֑ל
ʻÊybâl
H5858
Obal
Conj | N-proper
שְׁפ֖וֹ
Shᵉphôw
H8195
Shepho
N-proper
וְ/אוֹנָֽם
ʼÔwnâm
H208
Onam
Conj | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:23
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.
שׁוֹבָ֔ל
Shôwbâl
H7732
"Shobal"
N-proper
Shobal was the name of several men in the Bible, including an Edomite and two Israelites. One Shobal was a descendant of Judah and had several brothers and a son named Haroeh. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.50; son of: Hur (H2354); brother of: Uri (H0221), Salma (H8007H), Hareph (H2780), Jezreel (H3157J), Ishma (H3457), Idbash (H3031), Hazzelelponi (H6753), Penuel (H6439H) and Ezer (H5829); father of: Haroeh (H7204) § Shobal = "flowing" 1) the 2nd son of Seir the Horite (Edom) and one of the dukes of the Horites 2) son of Caleb, grandson of Hur, and founder of Kirjath-jearim 3) a Judaite, son of Hur and a descendant of Caleb 3a) possibly the same as 2
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Shobal. See also: Genesis 36:20; 1 Chronicles 1:40; 1 Chronicles 4:2.
עַלְוָ֥ן
ʻAlvân
H5935
"Alvan"
N-proper
Alvan was a Horite, son of Shobal, and is mentioned in Genesis 36:23. His name means tall, and he had several brothers, including Manahath and Onam.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.23; son of: Shobal (H7732); brother of: Manahath (H4506B), Ebal (H5858B), Shepho (H8195) and Onam (H0208) § Alian or Alvan = "tall" a Horite, son of Shobal
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Alian, Alvan. See also: Genesis 36:23; 1 Chronicles 1:40.
וּ/מָנַ֖חַת
Mânachath
H4506
"Menuhoth"
Conj | N-proper
Manachath refers to an Edomite and a place in Moab, meaning rest, as seen in 1 Chronicles 2:52. It is the name of a son of Shobal and a descendant of Seir the Horite.
Definition: People descended from Menuh(?), only mentioned at 1Ch.2.52 § Manahath = "rest" son of Shobal and a descendant of Seir the Horite
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Manahath. See also: Genesis 36:23; 1 Chronicles 1:40; 1 Chronicles 8:6.
וְ/עֵיבָ֑ל
ʻÊybâl
H5858
"Obal"
Conj | N-proper
Ebal is a mountain in Palestine, also known as the 'mountain of cursing', located north of Shechem and opposite Mount Gerizim. It is mentioned in Deuteronomy 11:29 and Joshua 8:30. The name Ebal means 'stone' or 'bare mountain'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.28; son of: Joktan (H3355); brother of: Almodad (H0486), Sheleph (H8026), Hazarmaveth (H2700), Jerah (H3392), Hadoram (H1913A), Uzal (H0187), Diklah (H1853), Abimael (H0039), Sheba (H7614H), Ophir (H0211), Havilah (H2341I) and Jobab (H3103) Another spelling of o.val (עוֹבָל "Obal" H5745) § Ebal = "stone" or "bare mountain" Arabian people, descended from Joktan
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Ebal. See also: Genesis 36:23; Joshua 8:30; 1 Chronicles 1:40.
שְׁפ֖וֹ
Shᵉphôw
H8195
"Shepho"
N-proper
Shepho was a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:23. He was the son of Shobal and the brother of several other men, including Alvan and Onam.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.23; son of: Shobal (H7732); brother of: Alvan (H5935), Manahath (H4506B), Ebal (H5858B) and Onam (H0208) § Shepho or Shephi = "bold" an Edomite, son of Shobal of the sons of Seir
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Shephi, Shepho. See also: Genesis 36:23; 1 Chronicles 1:40.
וְ/אוֹנָֽם
ʼÔwnâm
H208
"Onam"
Conj | N-proper
Onam was the name of two men in the Bible: an Edomite chief and an Israelite from the tribe of Judah. The name means 'vigorous', and both men are mentioned in the historical books of the Bible, including 1 Chronicles and Genesis.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.26; son of: Jerahmeel (H3396) and Atarah (H5851); brother of: Ram (H7410H), Bunah (H0946), Oren (H0767), Ozem (H0684H) and Ahijah (H0281J); father of: Shammai (H8060) and Jada (H3047) § Onam = "vigorous" 1) a Horite chief, grandson of Seir 2) son Jerahmeel, a chief of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Onam. See also: Genesis 36:23; 1 Chronicles 2:26; 1 Chronicles 2:28.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:23
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Context — The Descendants of Seir
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.
24These are the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. (This is the Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness as he was pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon.) 25These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Chronicles 1:40 | The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. |
Genesis 36:23 Summary
Genesis 36:23 tells us about the sons of Shobal, who was a descendant of Seir in the land of Edom. This verse is part of a larger list of genealogies in the book of Genesis, which helps us understand the relationships between different nations and tribes. Just like the Bible records the names and families of important people, we can learn about our own heritage and family history, and recognize that our true identity is in Christ, as seen in Galatians 3:28. By studying these genealogies, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity and richness of human history, and the ways that God has worked throughout time to bring about his plan of salvation, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Shobal in the Bible?
Shobal is mentioned in Genesis 36:23 as the father of Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam, and is a descendant of Seir in the land of Edom, as seen in Genesis 36:21. His genealogy is part of the record of the chiefs of the Horites.
What can we learn from the genealogies in Genesis?
The genealogies in Genesis, such as the one in Genesis 36:23, provide a record of the descendants of key figures and help to establish the relationships between different nations and tribes, as seen in Genesis 10:1-32 and Genesis 11:10-26.
Why are the names of Shobal's sons important?
The names of Shobal's sons, Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam, are important because they are part of the historical record of the Horites and the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom, as mentioned in Genesis 36:21, and help to establish the context for the stories of the patriarchs in the book of Genesis.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which tells the story of God's relationship with his people, and provides background information for the stories of the patriarchs, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the book of Genesis, and is connected to other biblical accounts, such as Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 12:1-3.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way the Bible records the genealogies of different families and nations, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How does the mention of Shobal's sons in Genesis 36:23 contribute to my understanding of the biblical story and the history of God's people?
- What are some ways that I can honor my own heritage and family history, while also recognizing that my true identity is in Christ, as seen in Galatians 3:28?
- How can I use the example of the Horites and the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom to better understand the complexities of human relationships and the importance of family and community, as seen in Genesis 36:21 and Genesis 37:1-36?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:23
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 1 Chronicles 1:40 Alvan is
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:23
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.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:23
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 36:23
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