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This is the account of Esau, the father[a] of the Edomites, in the hill country of Seir.

10 These were the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz, the son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel, the son of Esau’s wife Basemath.

11 These were the sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.

12 Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, bore Amalek to Eliphaz. These were the sons[b] of Esau’s wife Adah.

13 These were the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the sons[c] of Esau’s wife Basemath.

14 These were the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah the daughter of Anah and granddaughter[d] of Zibeon: She bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah to Esau.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 36:9 sn The term father in genealogical records needs to be carefully defined. It can refer to a literal father, a grandfather, a political overlord, or a founder.
  2. Genesis 36:12 tn Or “grandsons” (NIV); “descendants” (NEB).
  3. Genesis 36:13 tn Or “grandsons” (NIV); “descendants” (NEB).
  4. Genesis 36:14 tn Heb “daughter,” but see Gen 36:24-25.