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33 He called it Shibah;[a] therefore, the city’s name has been Beer-sheba[b] until today.

Esau’s wives

34 When Esau was 40 years old, he married Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. 35 They made life very difficult for Isaac and Rebekah.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 26:33 Or giving one’s word or seven
  2. Genesis 26:33 Or Well of giving one’s word or Well of seven

33 He called it Shibah,[a] and to this day the name of the town has been Beersheba.[b](A)

Jacob Takes Esau’s Blessing

34 When Esau was forty years old,(B) he married Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and also Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite.(C) 35 They were a source of grief to Isaac and Rebekah.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 26:33 Shibah can mean oath or seven.
  2. Genesis 26:33 Beersheba can mean well of the oath and well of seven.