Genesis 36:15-17
New English Translation
15 These were the chiefs[a] among the descendants[b] of Esau, the sons of Eliphaz, Esau’s firstborn: chief Teman, chief Omar, chief Zepho, chief Kenaz, 16 chief Korah,[c] chief Gatam, chief Amalek. These were the chiefs descended from Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons[d] of Adah.
17 These were the sons of Esau’s son Reuel: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah. These were the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom; these were the sons[e] of Esau’s wife Basemath.
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- Genesis 36:15 tn Or “clan leaders” (so also throughout this chapter).
- Genesis 36:15 tn Or “sons.”
- Genesis 36:16 tc Smr omits the name “Korah” (see v. 11 and 1 Chr 1:36).
- Genesis 36:16 tn Or “grandsons” (NIV); “descendants” (NEB).
- Genesis 36:17 tn Or “grandsons” (NIV); “descendants” (NEB).
Genesis 36:15-17
New International Version
15 These were the chiefs(A) among Esau’s descendants:
The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau:
Chiefs Teman,(B) Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,(C) 16 Korah,[a] Gatam and Amalek. These were the chiefs descended from Eliphaz(D) in Edom;(E) they were grandsons of Adah.(F)
17 The sons of Esau’s son Reuel:(G)
Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah. These were the chiefs descended from Reuel in Edom; they were grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath.(H)
Footnotes
- Genesis 36:16 Masoretic Text; Samaritan Pentateuch (also verse 11 and 1 Chron. 1:36) does not have Korah.
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