King James Version
Genesis 36:41 in the King James Version says “Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,” — study this verse from Genesis chapter 36 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,”
Genesis 36:41 · KJV
And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Hadar, Pau: or, Hadad, Pai: after his death was an Aristocracy
And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth, Alvah: or, Aliah
Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,
Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites. the Edomites: Heb. Edom
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Duke”
H441familiar; a friend, also gentle; and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)
“Duke”
H441familiar; a friend, also gentle; and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)
“Elah”
H425elah, the name of an edomite, of four israelites, and also of a place in palestine
“Duke”
H441familiar; a friend, also gentle; and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)
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