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Genesis 36:40 KJV
Genesis · chapter 36 · verse 40
And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,Genesis 36:40 · King James Version
Genesis 36:40 in context
38And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
39And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
40And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,
41Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
42Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- familiesmishpâchâha familyH4940 →
- placesmâqôwmproperly, a standingH4725 →
- TimnahTimnâʻTimna, the name of two EdomitesH8555 →
- namesshêman appellation, as amark or memorial of individualityH8034 →
- dukesʼallûwphfamiliarH441 →
- AlvahʻAlvâhAlvah or Aljah, an IdumaeanH5933 →
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By degrees, it seems, the Edomites wormed out the Horites, obtained full possession of the country, and had a government of their own. 1. They were ruled by kings, who governed the whole country, and seem to have come to the throne by election, and not by lineal descent; so bishop Patrick observes.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 31-43