1 Chronicles 1:35
New International Version
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam and Korah.

New Living Translation
The sons of Esau were Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

English Standard Version
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

King James Bible
The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.

New King James Version
The sons of Esau were Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jaalam, and Korah.

New American Standard Bible
The sons of Esau were Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

NASB 1995
The sons of Esau were Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam and Korah.

NASB 1977
The sons of Esau were Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Esau were Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

Christian Standard Bible
Esau’s sons: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Esau’s sons: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

American Standard Version
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah.

Contemporary English Version
Esau was the father of Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

English Revised Version
The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Esau's sons were Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

Good News Translation
Esau's sons were Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

International Standard Version
Esau's descendants were Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

NET Bible
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah.

Webster's Bible Translation
The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.

World English Bible
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.

Young's Literal Translation
Sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.

Smith's Literal Translation
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Rahuel, Jehus, Ihelom, and Core.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

New American Bible
The descendants of Esau were Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Elam, and Korah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz and Ruyel and Yaush and Ilaam and Qurakh.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jalam and Korah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The sons of Esau, Eliphaz, and Raguel, and Jeul, and Jeglom, and Core.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Descendants of Abraham
34Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel. 35The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. 36The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek.…

Cross References
Genesis 36:1-5
This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). / Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. ...

Genesis 25:24-26
When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb. / The first one came out red, covered with hair like a fur coat; so they named him Esau. / After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born.

Genesis 36:9-14
This is the account of Esau, the father of the Edomites, in the area of Mount Seir. / These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau’s wife Basemath. / The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. ...

Genesis 28:8-9
And seeing that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women, / Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.

Genesis 36:15-19
These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, / Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah. / These are the sons of Esau’s son Reuel: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath. ...

Genesis 36:40-43
These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, / Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, / Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, ...

Genesis 25:29-34
One day, while Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the field and was famished. / He said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am famished.” (That is why he was also called Edom.) / “First sell me your birthright,” Jacob replied. ...

Genesis 27:41
Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.”

Genesis 32:3
Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.

Genesis 33:1-16
Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. / He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear. / But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. ...

Genesis 36:31-39
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: / Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. ...

Obadiah 1:6-9
But how Esau will be pillaged, his hidden treasures sought out! / All the men allied with you will drive you to the border; the men at peace with you will deceive and overpower you. Those who eat your bread will set a trap for you without your awareness of it. / In that day, declares the LORD, will I not destroy the wise men of Edom and the men of understanding in the mountains of Esau? ...

Romans 9:10-13
Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. / Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, / not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” ...

Hebrews 12:16-17
See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright. / For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.

Malachi 1:2-3
“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.”


Treasury of Scripture

The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.

sons of Esau.

Genesis 36:4,5,9,10
And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel; …

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1 Chronicles 1
1. Adam's line to Noah.
5. The sons of Japheth.
8. The sons of Ham.
17. The sons of Shem.
24. Shem's line to Abraham.
29. Ishmael's sons.
32. The sons of Keturah.
34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau.
38. The sons of Seir.
43. The kings of Edom.
51. The dukes of Edom.














The sons of Esau:
Esau, also known as Edom, is a significant figure in biblical history as the twin brother of Jacob. His descendants, the Edomites, played a crucial role in the history of Israel. The relationship between Esau and Jacob is foundational, as it represents the struggle between two nations, Israel and Edom, which is prophesied in Genesis 25:23. Esau's choice to sell his birthright for a meal (Genesis 25:29-34) and his subsequent blessing by Isaac (Genesis 27) set the stage for the ongoing conflict between their descendants.

Eliphaz:
Eliphaz is the firstborn son of Esau and his wife Adah. He is an important figure as his descendants include the Amalekites, a perennial enemy of Israel (Genesis 36:12). The Amalekites' hostility towards Israel is first seen in Exodus 17:8-16, where they attack the Israelites shortly after the Exodus. This enmity is later addressed in Deuteronomy 25:17-19, where God commands Israel to remember what Amalek did and to blot out their memory.

Reuel:
Reuel, another son of Esau, is less prominently featured in biblical narratives. His name means "friend of God," which is significant in understanding the cultural and religious context of names in the ancient Near East. Reuel's descendants are part of the Edomite lineage, contributing to the complex relationship between Edom and Israel.

Jeush:
Jeush is one of Esau's sons, and his name means "he will help" or "he will come to aid." While specific stories about Jeush are not detailed in the Bible, his inclusion in the genealogies underscores the importance of family lineage and heritage in biblical times. The genealogies serve to connect the narrative of the patriarchs to the broader history of Israel and its neighboring nations.

Jalam:
Jalam, another son of Esau, is mentioned in the genealogical records, highlighting the importance of documenting family lines. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the historical and theological context for the post-exilic community of Israel, emphasizing their identity and continuity with the past.

Korah:
Korah, the last son listed, should not be confused with the Korah who led a rebellion against Moses in Numbers 16. This Korah is part of Esau's lineage, and his descendants are integrated into the Edomite nation. The name Korah means "bald" or "ice," and like the other sons of Esau, his mention in the genealogies underscores the interconnectedness of the peoples in the biblical narrative.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Esau
The elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the twin brother of Jacob. Esau is often associated with the nation of Edom, as he is considered the father of the Edomites.

2. Eliphaz
The firstborn son of Esau. His descendants are known as the Temanites, and he is also mentioned in the Book of Job as one of Job's friends.

3. Reuel
Another son of Esau. His descendants are less prominently featured in the biblical account but are part of the Edomite lineage.

4. Jeush, Jalam, and Korah
These are additional sons of Esau. Their specific roles and descendants are not as detailed in the biblical text, but they contribute to the genealogy of the Edomites.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy
Understanding the genealogies in the Bible helps us trace the fulfillment of God's promises and the unfolding of His plan through history.

Legacy and Influence
Esau's choices and his descendants' actions had long-lasting effects, reminding us of the impact our decisions can have on future generations.

God's Sovereignty
Despite human failings, God's purposes prevail. The lineage of Esau, though often in conflict with Israel, played a role in the broader account of God's redemptive plan.

Spiritual Heritage
Just as Esau's physical descendants are noted, our spiritual heritage is significant. We are called to be mindful of the legacy we leave in faith and obedience.

Reconciliation and Conflict
The account of Esau and Jacob, and their descendants, serves as a reminder of the potential for reconciliation and the consequences of unresolved conflict.(35-42) The tribes of Esau and Seir, extracted from Genesis 36

(35-37) The sons of Esau.--Comp. Genesis 36:9-13. In 1Chronicles 1:36 the name of Timna occurs under the general heading, "Sons of Eliphaz." According to Genesis 36:12, Timna was a secondary wife of Eliphaz, and mother of Amalek. Strange as this difference may at first sight appear, it is in fact absolutely unimportant. The writer's intention being simply to enumerate the principal branches of the sons of Eliphaz, the statement of the special relations between the different clans might be omitted here, as fairly and naturally as the relations between Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth are left unnoticed in 1Chronicles 1:4. Comp. also 1Chronicles 1:17, where Uz, Hul, &c, are apparently co-ordinated with Aram, although Genesis 10:23 expressly calls them "sons of Aram." The Vatican MS. of the LXX. has our text; the Alexandrine MS. follows that of Genesis 36:12. It is at least curious that if Timna-Amalek be excluded from account, the sons of Esau are twelve in number. The fact is obscured in the compressed statement of the chronicler; but it becomes evident by reference to Genesis 36:11-14, where five sons are reckoned to Eliphaz (1Chronicles 1:11), four to Reuel (1Chronicles 1:13), and three to Esau's wife Aholibamah (1Chronicles 1:14), viz.: Jeush, Jaalam, and Korah. Although 1Chronicles 1:12 of that passage reckons Amalek with the sons of Adah, mother of Eliphaz, it distinctly separates Timna-Amalek from the sons of Eliphaz. It would seem that Amalek was known to be but remotely connected with the pure Edomite stocks. For the or-fanisation of a people in twelve tribes, &c., comp. Ewald, Hist, of Israel, 1:362, and his Antiq. of Israel, ? 280. However, Genesis 36:15-19 enumerates Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, Gatam, and Amalek, sons of Eliphaz; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, Mizzah, sons of Reuel; and Jeush, Jaalam, Korah, sons of Aholibamah; as chiliarchs (all-fim--LXX., ????????) or chieftains of Esau-Edom. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
בְּנֵ֖י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Esau:
עֵשָׂ֑ו (‘ê·śāw)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac

Eliphaz,
אֱלִיפַ֛ז (’ĕ·lî·p̄az)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 464: Eliphaz -- 'God is fine gold', a son of Esau, also a friend of Job

Reuel,
רְעוּאֵ֥ל (rə·‘ū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7467: Reuel -- 'friend of God', Moses' father-in-law, also an Edomite, a Gadite, and a Benjamite

Jeush,
וִיע֖וּשׁ (wî·‘ūš)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3266: Jeush -- 'he comes to help', an Edomite, also the name of several Israelites

Jalam,
וְיַעְלָ֥ם (wə·ya‘·lām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3281: Jalam -- an Edomite

and Korah.
וְקֹֽרַח׃ (wə·qō·raḥ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7141: Korah -- an Edomite name, also an Israelite name


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