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The term is used to describe leaders or chiefs of Edomite tribes, descendants of Esau, who was the brother of Jacob. The Hebrew word translated as "dukes" in the Berean Standard Bible is "אלוף" (aluph), which can also mean chief, leader, or commander.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Genesis 36:15-19</a> :</b> "These are the chiefs of the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz, the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. These are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; they are the sons of Adah. These are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These are the chiefs of Reuel in the land of Edom; they are the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath. These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah. All these are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and they were their chiefs."<br><br>2. <b><a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Genesis 36:40-43</a> :</b> "These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, Magdiel, and Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was the father of the Edomites."<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>The use of the term "dukes" in the Bible reflects the tribal and familial leadership structures common in the ancient Near East. The Edomites, descendants of Esau, were organized into tribes, each led by a chief or duke. This structure was similar to other Semitic peoples of the time, where leadership was often hereditary and based on familial lines.<br><br>The Edomites lived in the region south of the Dead Sea, an area known for its rugged terrain and strategic trade routes. The chiefs or dukes played significant roles in maintaining the social and political order within their tribes and in interactions with neighboring peoples, including the Israelites.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the mention of dukes in the Bible underscores the fulfillment of God's promises and prophecies concerning Esau and his descendants. In <a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>, God tells Rebekah, the mother of Esau and Jacob, that "two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger." The emergence of the Edomite chiefs is a testament to the nation that arose from Esau, fulfilling part of this divine prophecy.<br><br>The relationship between the Israelites and the Edomites was complex, marked by both kinship and conflict. The Edomites' role as dukes and their interactions with Israel highlight themes of familial rivalry, divine sovereignty, and the unfolding of God's plan through history.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br><br>The concept of dukes in the Bible, particularly in the context of the Edomites, provides insight into the social and political structures of ancient times. It also serves as a reminder of the intricate tapestry of relationships and divine purposes woven throughout the biblical narrative.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/medley/the_church_and_the_empire/chapter_xiv_the_church_and.htm"><span class="l">The Church and the Heathen</span></a> <br><b>...</b> sermons to his heathen subjects. This dominion had been established under<br> the protection of the Saxon <b>dukes</b>. But Henry IV's quarrels <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../medley/the church and the empire/chapter xiv the church and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sayce/early_israel_and_the_surrounding_nations/chapter_iii_the_nations_of.htm"><span class="l">The Nations of the South-East</span></a> <br><b>...</b> These "<b>dukes</b>" corresponded with the "princes" of the tribes of Israel. But<br> whereas <b>...</b> Edom. The <b>dukes</b> had to give place to a king. The <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/chapter iii the nations of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/edersheim/the_life_and_times_of_jesus_the_messiah/list_of_authorities.htm"><span class="l">List of Authorities</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Drummond: The Jewish Messiah. <b>Dukes</b>: Zur Rabbinischen Sprachkunde. <b>Dukes</b>:<br> Rabbinische Blumenlese. Duschak: Zur Botanik des Talmud. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../edersheim/the life and times of jesus the messiah/list of authorities.htm</font><p><a href="/library/burgon/inspiration_and_interpretation/sermon_iv_the_plenary_inspiration.htm"><span class="l">The Plenary Inspiration of Every Part of the Bible, vindicated and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> You will not pretend to assert that the list of the <b>Dukes</b> of Edom [392] , is as<br> much inspired,"inspired in the same sense,"as the Gospel of St. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../burgon/inspiration and interpretation/sermon iv the plenary inspiration.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wells/bible_stories_and_religious_classics/here_beginneth_the_story_of.htm"><span class="l">Here Beginneth the Story of Judith</span></a> <br><b>...</b> having them at great indignation, swore by his reign and by his throne that he would<br> avenge him on them all, and thereupon called all his <b>dukes</b>, princes, and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/here beginneth the story of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wells/bible_stories_and_religious_classics/the_history_of_solomon.htm"><span class="l">The History of Solomon</span></a> <br><b>...</b> After this he assembled all the noblest and greatest of birth of them of Israel,<br> with the princes of the tribes and <b>dukes</b> of the families, for to bring the Ark <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the history of solomon.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/the_general_menaion/appendix.htm"><span class="l">Appendix.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of the orthodox Lord, Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovitch, of his Consort the Grand<br> Duchess Mary Pavlovna, and of the orthodox Lords, Grand <b>Dukes</b>: Cyril, Boris <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/the general menaion/appendix.htm</font><p><a href="/library/marson/hugh_bishop_of_lincoln/chapter_i_the_boy_hugh.htm"><span class="l">The Boy Hugh</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and waters, and have in them the "foot-prints of lost Paradise." Burgundy here owed<br> some loyalty to the empire rather than to France, and its <b>dukes</b> tried to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/marson/hugh bishop of lincoln/chapter i the boy hugh.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aaberg/hymns_and_hymnwriters_of_denmark/chapter_nine_the_singer_of.htm"><span class="l">The Singer of Pietism</span></a> <br><b>...</b> thousand inhabitants. At one time it had belonged to the German <b>Dukes</b><br> of Gottorp, and it was still largely German speaking. Its <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aaberg/hymns and hymnwriters of denmark/chapter nine the singer of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/medley/the_church_and_the_empire/introductory.htm"><span class="l">Introductory</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He declares roundly that it is the work of sin and the devil. "Who does not know,"<br> he writes, "that kings and <b>dukes</b> have derived their power from those who <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/medley/the church and the empire/introductory.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/d/dukes.htm"><span class="l"><b>Dukes</b> (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Dukes</b> (14 Occurrences). Genesis 36:15 These were<br><b>dukes</b> of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dukes.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/duke.htm"><span class="l">Duke (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1:51 of 'alluph (the American Standard Revised Version and the English Revised Version,<br> margin "chief"), and in Joshua 13:21 of necikhim ("<b>dukes</b>," the Revised <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/duke.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/descendants.htm"><span class="l">Descendants (326 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 36:16 Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the <b>dukes</b>, descendants<br> of Eliphaz, in the land of Edom: these were the sons of Adah. (WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/descendants.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/timnah.htm"><span class="l">Timnah (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 36:40 And these are the names of the <b>dukes</b> that came of Esau, according<br> to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/timnah.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/edomites.htm"><span class="l">Edomites (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The Horite government was in the hands of "<b>dukes</b>" (Genesis 36:29, the Revised<br> Version (British and American) "chiefs"). They were <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/edomites.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/edom.htm"><span class="l">Edom (108 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The Horite government was in the hands of "<b>dukes</b>" (Genesis 36:29, the Revised<br> Version (British and American) "chiefs"). They were <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/edom.htm - 53k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/dulcimer.htm"><span class="l">Dulcimer (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/dulcimer.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/z/zaavan.htm"><span class="l">Zaavan (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary Terror, one of the "<b>dukes</b> of Edom" (Genesis 36:27); called<br> also Zavan (1 Chronicles 1:42). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ZAAVAN. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/z/zaavan.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm"><span class="l">Uz (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (1.) The son of Aram, and grandson of Shem (Genesis 10:23; 1 Chronicles 1:17).<br> (2.) One of the Horite "<b>dukes</b>" in the land of Edom (Genesis 36:28). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/uz.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jaalam.htm"><span class="l">Jaalam (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 36:18 And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau's wife; duke Jeush, duke<br> Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the <b>dukes</b> that came of Aholibamah the daughter <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jaalam.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Holy-Roman-Empire.html">What was the Holy Roman Empire? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Dukes (14 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Genesis 36:15</a></span><br />These were <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-16.htm">Genesis 36:16</a></span><br />Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17</a></span><br />And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Genesis 36:18</a></span><br />And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau's wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau's wife.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19</a></span><br />These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their <span class="boldtext">dukes</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-21.htm">Genesis 36:21</a></span><br />And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-29.htm">Genesis 36:29</a></span><br />These are the <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-30.htm">Genesis 36:30</a></span><br />Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Genesis 36:40</a></span><br />And these are the names of the <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43</a></span><br />Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a></span><br />Then the <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/joshua/13-21.htm">Joshua 13:21</a></span><br />And all the cities of the plain, and all the kingdom of Sihon king of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, whom Moses smote with the princes of Midian, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, which were <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> of Sihon, dwelling in the country.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">1 Chronicles 1:51</a></span><br />Hadad died also. And the <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> of Edom were; duke Timnah, duke Aliah, duke Jetheth,<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54</a></span><br />Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the <span class="boldtext">dukes</span> of Edom.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/d/dukes.htm">Dukes</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/musick.htm">Musick (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/psaltery.htm">Psaltery (17 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/cornet.htm">Cornet (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sackbut.htm">Sackbut (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/music.htm">Music (143 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/trigon.htm">Trigon (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dukes.htm">Dukes (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/dull.htm">Dull (16 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/d/duke--title_of_the_princes_of_edom.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Duke: Title of the Princes of Edom"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Duke: Title of the Princes of Edom" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/d/dulcimer.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Dulcimer"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Dulcimer" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>