Key Figures — Genesis 36

4 figures

Esau
Progenitor of the Edomites.
Esau, also known as Edom, is the brother of Jacob and the father of the Edomite nation. This chapter details his descendants and the chiefs of Edom.
Related passages
Seir
Ancestor of the Horites.
Seir is the land where Esau settled, and the Horites were the original inhabitants. The chapter lists the chiefs of the Horites, who were integrated into Esau's lineage.
Related passages
- Genesis Chapter 14 (Mention of the Horites)
- Deuteronomy Chapter 2 (Israel's journey through Seir)
Eliphaz
Son of Esau and father of several Edomite chiefs.
Eliphaz is one of Esau's sons, and his descendants include notable chiefs of Edom, such as Teman.
Related passages
- Job Chapter 2 (Eliphaz the Temanite, possibly a descendant)
Reuel
Son of Esau and father of several Edomite chiefs.
Reuel is another son of Esau, and his descendants are listed among the chiefs of Edom.
Related passages
- Exodus Chapter 2 (Reuel, father-in-law of Moses, possibly a different individual)

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