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Genesis 36:17 Cross-References

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And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.

Genesis 36:17 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 36:17

People Mentioned

R
Reuelson of Esau (GEN 36:4, 10, 17)
E
Esaufirstborn son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
N
Nahathson of Reuel (GEN 36:13) and chief of Edom (GEN 36:17)
Z
Zerahson of Reuel (GEN 36:13) and chief of Edom (GEN 36:17)
S
Shammahson of Reuel (GEN 36:13) and chief of Edom (GEN 36:17)
M
Mizzahson of Reuel (GEN 36:13) and chief of Edom (GEN 36:17)

Commentary on Genesis 36:17

And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: thes... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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