New International Version So Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the hill country of Seir. New Living Translation So Esau (also known as Edom) settled in the hill country of Seir. English Standard Version So Esau settled in the hill country of Seir. (Esau is Edom.) Berean Standard Bible So Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the area of Mount Seir. Berean Literal Bible And Esau dwelt in the hill country of Seir (Esau is Edom). King James Bible Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom. New King James Version So Esau dwelt in Mount Seir. Esau is Edom. New American Standard Bible So Esau lived in the hill country of Seir; Esau is Edom. NASB 1995 So Esau lived in the hill country of Seir; Esau is Edom. NASB 1977 So Esau lived in the hill country of Seir; Esau is Edom. Legacy Standard Bible So Esau lived in the hill country of Seir; Esau is Edom. Amplified Bible So Esau lived in the hill country of Seir; Esau is Edom. Berean Annotated Bible So Esau (hairy) (that is, Edom (red)) settled in the area of Mount Seir (shaggy). Christian Standard Bible So Esau (that is, Edom) lived in the mountains of Seir. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Esau (that is, Edom) lived in the mountains of Seir. American Standard Version And Esau dwelt in mount Seir: Esau is Edom. Contemporary English Version That's why Esau made his home in the hill country of Seir. English Revised Version And Esau dwelt in mount Seir: Esau is Edom. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Esau, who was also known as Edom, lived in the mountains of Seir. Good News Translation So Esau lived in the hill country of Edom. International Standard Version So Esau lived in Mount Seir. (Esau was also known as Edom.) NET Bible So Esau (also known as Edom) lived in the hill country of Seir. New Heart English Bible And Esau (also known as Edom) settled in the hill country of Seir. Webster's Bible Translation Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the area of Mount Seir. World English Bible Esau lived in the hill country of Seir. Esau is Edom. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Esau dwells in Mount Seir: Esau is Edom. Berean Literal Bible And Esau dwelt in the hill country of Seir (Esau is Edom). Young's Literal Translation and Esau dwelleth in mount Seir: Esau is Edom. Smith's Literal Translation And Esau will dwell in mount Seir. Esau, this is Adam. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Esau dwelt in mount Seir: he is Edom. Catholic Public Domain Version And Esau lived at mount Seir: he is Edom. New American Bible So Esau settled in the highlands of Seir. (Esau is Edom.) New Revised Standard Version So Esau settled in the hill country of Seir; Esau is Edom. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus Esau dwelt in mount Seir; Esau is Edom. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Esau dwelt in the mountains of Seir; Esau is Adum. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Esau dwelt in the mountain-land of Seir--Esau is Edom. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Esau dwelt in mount Seir; Esau, he is Edom. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Esau's Descendants…7For their possessions were too great for them to dwell together; the land where they stayed could not support them because of their livestock. 8So Esau (that is, Edom) settled in the area of Mount Seir. 9This is the account of Esau, the father of the Edomites, in the area of Mount Seir.… Cross References So Esau (that is, Edom) Genesis 25:30 He said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am famished.” (That is why he was also called Edom.) 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.” Genesis 32:3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. settled in the area of Mount Seir. Joshua 24:4 and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave Esau Mount Seir to possess, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt. Deuteronomy 2:5 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.) Obadiah 1:6 But how Esau will be pillaged, his hidden treasures sought out! 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. Jeremiah 49:8 Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. Romans 9:13 So it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” Ezekiel 25:12-14 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’ Amos 1:11-12 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. / So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.” Isaiah 34:5-6 When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. Numbers 20:14-21 From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, / how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, / and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. … 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. 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. Treasury of Scripture Thus dwelled Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom. mount Seir. Genesis 36:20 These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, Genesis 14:6 And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which is by the wilderness. Genesis 32:3 And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Esau. Genesis 36:1 Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom. Jump to Previous Country Dwelleth Dwelt Edom Esau Hill Hill-Country Living-Place Mount Mountain-Land Seir Se'ir SettledJump to Next Country Dwelleth Dwelt Edom Esau Hill Hill-Country Living-Place Mount Mountain-Land Seir Se'ir SettledGenesis 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. So Esau (that is, Edom) Esau, Jacob’s elder twin, became the ancestor of the Edomites. Edom means “red,” recalling the red stew for which Esau sold his birthright. His descendants formed a nation distinct from Israel, fulfilling God’s word to Rebekah that her sons would become two nations. Edom and Israel remained related by blood yet frequently stood in conflict throughout their history. Gen 25:30 He said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, … settled in the area of Mount Seir. Esau established his household in the rugged territory southeast of the Dead Sea, which became Edom’s homeland. God later recognized this land as Esau’s inheritance, setting it apart from the land promised to Jacob and his descendants. Jos 24:4 and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave Esau Mount Seir… Persons / Places / Events 1. EsauThe elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the twin brother of Jacob. Known for selling his birthright to Jacob for a meal and later being deceived out of his father's blessing. Esau is also referred to as Edom, which means "red," a reference to the red stew for which he traded his birthright. 2. Edom The nation descended from Esau. The name Edom is often used interchangeably with Esau in the Bible. The Edomites were often in conflict with the Israelites, descendants of Jacob. 3. Seir A mountainous region located southeast of the Dead Sea. It became the homeland of the Edomites. The name Seir is associated with the rugged terrain of the area. Teaching Points The Consequences of ChoicesEsau's decision to settle in Seir and become the father of the Edomites reflects the long-term impact of his earlier choices, such as selling his birthright. Our decisions can have lasting effects on our lives and the lives of others. Identity and Legacy Esau's identity as Edom and his settlement in Seir highlight the importance of understanding our identity in Christ and the legacy we leave behind. Are we building a legacy that honors God? God's Sovereignty in History The movement of Esau to Seir and the establishment of Edom demonstrate God's sovereignty in the unfolding of history. Despite human actions, God's purposes prevail. Reconciliation and Peace The ongoing conflict between Israel and Edom serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking reconciliation and peace in our relationships, as unresolved conflicts can lead to generational strife. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 36:8?2. How does Esau's dwelling in Seir fulfill God's promises to Abraham's descendants? 3. What lessons can we learn from Esau's separation from Jacob in Genesis 36:8? 4. How does Esau's move to Seir relate to God's plan for Israel? 5. In what ways can we trust God's provision as Esau did in Seir? 6. How does Esau's choice to settle in Seir reflect on family dynamics today? 7. Why did Esau choose to live in the hill country of Seir according to Genesis 36:8? 8. How does Esau's settlement in Seir affect the understanding of his descendants' role in biblical history? 9. What is the significance of Esau being called Edom in Genesis 36:8? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 36? (8) Mount Seir.--The land of Idumea extends from the southern extremity of the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Elath, and consists of a chain of mountains running parallel to the Akaba, or continuation of the deep depression through which the Jordan flows till it loses itself in the Dead Sea. The hills are of limestone, with masses here and there of basalt; and though large portions are so covered with stones as to be barren, the rest is moderately fertile, not indeed in corn, but in figs, pomegranates, and other fruits. The climate is pleasant, the heat in summer being moderated by cool winds, but the winters are cold. The border of it was distant only some fifty or sixty miles from Hebron, so that Esau's transference of himself thither was an easy matter. (Comp. Note on Genesis 27:39.)Verse 8. - Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir (Genesis 32:3; Deuteronomy 2:5; Joshua 24:4): Esau is Edom (vide Genesis 25:30). The obvious continuation of this verse m to be found in Genesis 37:1, so that vers. 9-40 are parenthetical in their character; but whether originally written by Moses, or inserted by a late redactor, as some maintain, may legitimately be regarded as an open question. Genesis 36:8 records a decisive, God-directed relocation: Esau, now identified as Edom, permanently takes possession of Mount Seir. The verse caps a family solution—separating from Jacob to ease overcrowding—while launching a nation that prophets will confront for generations. Every word, from the linking “So” to the precise geography, testifies that God faithfully orchestrates individual choices, family dynamics, and even international borders to accomplish His unchanging purposes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Esauעֵשָׂו֙ (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac (that is, ה֥וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Edom) אֱדֽוֹם׃ (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 123: The name of a condiment settled וַיֵּ֤שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in the hill country בְּהַ֣ר (bə·har) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country of Seir. שֵׂעִ֔יר (śê·‘îr) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8165: Seir -- a mountain range in Edom, also its inhabitants, also a mountain in Judah Additonal Resources Genesis 36:8 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 36:8 Bible Gateway Genesis 36:8 Bible.com Genesis 36:8 NIV |



