Genesis 36:5
New International Version
and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam and Korah. These were the sons of Esau, who were born to him in Canaan.

New Living Translation
Oholibamah gave birth to sons named Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. All these sons were born to Esau in the land of Canaan.

English Standard Version
and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

Berean Standard Bible
and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

King James Bible
And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.

New King James Version
And Aholibamah bore Jeush, Jaalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

New American Standard Bible
and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

NASB 1995
and Oholibamah bore Jeush and Jalam and Korah. These are the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

NASB 1977
and Oholibamah bore Jeush and Jalam and Korah. These are the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Oholibamah bore Jeush and Jalam and Korah. These are the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

Amplified Bible
and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau born to him in Canaan.

Christian Standard Bible
and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were Esau’s sons, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were Esau’s sons, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

American Standard Version
and Oholibamah bare Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, that were born unto him in the land of Canaan.

English Revised Version
and Oholibamah bare Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau who were born in Canaan.

Good News Translation
and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. All these sons were born to Esau in the land of Canaan.

International Standard Version
Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were Esau's sons, who were born to him in the territory of Canaan.

Majority Standard Bible
and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

NET Bible
and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

New Heart English Bible
Oholibamah bore Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Aholibamah bore Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: These are the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

World English Bible
Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Aholibamah has borne Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah. These [are] sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

Young's Literal Translation
and Aholibamah hath born Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah. These are sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam and Korah; these the sons of Esau which were born to him in the land of Canaan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Oolibama bore Jehus and Ihelon and Core. These are the sons of Esau, that were born to him in the land of Chanaan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Oholibamah conceived Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

New American Bible
and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam and Korah. These are the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

New Revised Standard Version
and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Aholibamah bore Jeush, Jaalan, and Korah; these are the sons of Esau that were born to him in the land of Canaan.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ahulibama gave birth to Yawish and Yalan and Qurakh; these are the children of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Oholibamah bore Jeush, and Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau, that were born unto him in the land of Canaan.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Olibema bore Jeus, and Jeglom, and Core; these are the sons of Esau, which were born to him in the land of Chanaan.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Esau's Descendants
4And Adah bore Eliphaz to Esau, Basemath gave birth to Reuel, 5and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan. 6Later, Esau took his wives and sons and daughters and all the people of his household, along with his livestock, all his other animals, and all the property he had acquired in Canaan, and he moved to a land far away from his brother Jacob.…

Cross References
Genesis 25:13-16
These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. ...

Genesis 28:9
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 26:34-35
When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. / And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah.

Genesis 27:46
Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I am weary of my life because of these Hittite women. If Jacob takes a Hittite wife from among them, what good is my life?”

Genesis 36:1-4
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 36:6-8
Later, Esau took his wives and sons and daughters and all the people of his household, along with his livestock, all his other animals, and all the property he had acquired in Canaan, and he moved to a land far away from his brother Jacob. / For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock. / So Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the area of Mount Seir.

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 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 36:20-30
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, / Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom. / The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. ...

Genesis 36:31-43
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. ...

1 Chronicles 1:35-37
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. / The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek. / The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.

1 Chronicles 1:38-42
The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. / The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. / The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. ...

1 Chronicles 1:43-54
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. / When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. ...

Deuteronomy 2:4-5
and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. / Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession.

Deuteronomy 2:12
The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.)


Treasury of Scripture

And Aholibamah bore Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born to him in the land of Canaan.

in the land.

Genesis 36:6
And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob.

Genesis 35:29
And Isaac gave up the ghost, and died, and was gathered unto his people, being old and full of days: and his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.

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Genesis 36
1. Esau's three wives.
6. His removal to mount Seir.
9. His sons.
15. The dukes which descended of his sons.
20. The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite.
24. Anah finds mules.
31. The kings of Edom.
40. The dukes that descended of Esau.














and Oholibamah bore
The name "Oholibamah" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "tent of the high place." This name suggests a connection to a place of worship or a significant dwelling, possibly indicating her noble or priestly lineage. In the context of Genesis, Oholibamah is one of Esau's wives, and her role as a mother is emphasized here. The act of bearing children in biblical times was seen as a fulfillment of God's command to "be fruitful and multiply" (Genesis 1:28), and it was a source of honor and legacy for women.

Jeush, Jalam, and Korah
These names are significant as they represent the continuation of Esau's lineage. "Jeush" may mean "he will help" or "assembler," suggesting a role of gathering or leadership. "Jalam" is less clear in meaning but could be related to "concealed" or "hidden," perhaps indicating a mysterious or protected nature. "Korah" means "bald" or "ice," and he is noted elsewhere in the Bible as a leader of a rebellion against Moses (though this Korah is a different individual). The naming of these sons highlights the importance of family and heritage in the biblical narrative, as each name carries potential prophetic or character insights.

These are the sons of Esau
Esau, the elder twin brother of Jacob, is a central figure in the Genesis narrative. His descendants, known as the Edomites, play a significant role in the history of Israel. The mention of Esau's sons here underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations (Genesis 17:4). Esau's lineage, though distinct from Jacob's, is part of the broader tapestry of God's plan for humanity.

who were born to him
This phrase emphasizes the direct lineage and the personal connection Esau has with his sons. In the ancient Near Eastern context, lineage and inheritance were crucial for identity and social standing. The birth of sons was particularly significant as they would carry on the family name and inherit the father's possessions and responsibilities.

in the land of Canaan
Canaan is the land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:7). It is a region of great significance throughout the Bible, representing both a physical territory and a spiritual inheritance. The fact that Esau's sons were born in Canaan highlights the complex relationship between Esau's descendants and the land that would later become central to the Israelite identity. It also serves as a reminder of God's overarching sovereignty and the unfolding of His promises across generations.

(5) In the land of Canaan.--We find Esau with a band of armed men in Seir on Jacob's return from Padan-aram, but he still had his home at Hebron with his father until Isaac's death, twenty-two years afterwards. Evidently he had taken Aholibamah home thither, and she had borne him three sons. After Isaac's death the land of Seir had so great attractions for him that he migrated thither with his share of Isaac's wealth, and left Hebron to Jacob, who now moved down thither from the town of Eder, and took possession of the homestead of his fathers. And thus the inheritance of the birthright came finally to Jacob by. Esau's own act, and would doubtless have so come to him; only his father's blessing and the transference to him of the Abrahamic promises would have been given him, not at the time of Isaac's temporary illness, but on his deathbed.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and Oholibamah
וְאָהֳלִֽיבָמָה֙ (wə·’ā·ho·lî·ḇā·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 173: Oholibamah -- 'tent of the high place', wife of Esau, also an Edomite leader

gave birth to
יָֽלְדָ֔ה (yā·lə·ḏāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

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

Jalam,
יַעְלָ֖ם (ya‘·lām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3281: Jalam -- an Edomite

and Korah.
קֹ֑רַח (qō·raḥ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7141: Korah -- an Edomite name, also an Israelite name

These
אֵ֚לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

[were] the sons
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

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

who
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

were born
יֻלְּדוּ־ (yul·lə·ḏū-)
Verb - QalPass - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

to him in the land
בְּאֶ֥רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Canaan.
כְּנָֽעַן׃ (kə·nā·‘an)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan


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