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These were the chiefs descended from Reuel in Edom; they were grandsons of Esau&#8217s wife Basemath. <a href="/nlt/genesis/36.htm">New Living Translation</a> The descendants of Esau’s son Reuel became the leaders of the clans of Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These are the clan leaders in the land of Edom who descended from Reuel. All these were descendants of Esau’s wife Basemath. <a href="/esv/genesis/36.htm">English Standard Version</a> These are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: the chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah; these are the chiefs of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife. <a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> These are the sons of Esau’s son Reuel: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath. <a href="/kjv/genesis/36.htm">King James Bible</a> And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/36.htm">New King James Version</a> These were the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: Chief Nahath, Chief Zerah, Chief Shammah, and Chief Mizzah. These were the chiefs of Reuel in the land of Edom. These were the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And these are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, and chief Mizzah. These are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath. <a href="/nasb/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1995</a> These are the sons of Reuel, Esau&#8217s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah. These are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Esau&#8217s wife Basemath. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And these are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah. These are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath. <a href="/lsb/genesis/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> These are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah. These are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath. <a href="/amp/genesis/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a> These are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, Mizzah. These are the chiefs of Reuel in the land of Edom; they are the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife. <a href="/csb/genesis/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> These are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, and chief Mizzah. These are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> These are the sons of Reuel, Esau&#8217s son: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These are the chiefs of Reuel in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Esau&#8217s wife Basemath. <a href="/asv/genesis/36.htm">American Standard Version</a> And these are the sons of Reuel, Esau's son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah: these are the chiefs that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Basemath, Esau's wife. <a href="/cev/genesis/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The clans that descended from Esau and Basemath's son Reuel were Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. <a href="/erv/genesis/36.htm">English Revised Version</a> And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Basemath Esau's wife. <a href="/gwt/genesis/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> These were the tribal leaders among the descendants of Esau's son Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the tribal leaders descended from Reuel in Edom. They were the grandsons of Esau's wife Basemath. <a href="/gnt/genesis/36.htm">Good News Translation</a> Esau's son Reuel was the ancestor of the following tribes: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were all descendants of Esau's wife Basemath. <a href="/isv/genesis/36.htm">International Standard Version</a> These were the descendants of Esau's son Reuel: tribal leaders Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the tribal leaders who descended from Reuel in the territory of Edom. These were the sons of Esau's wife Basemath. <a href="/msb/genesis/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> These are the sons of Esau?s son Reuel: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Esau?s wife Basemath. <a href="/net/genesis/36.htm">NET Bible</a> 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 of Esau's wife Basemath. <a href="/nheb/genesis/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> These are the sons of Reuel, Esau's son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah: these are the chiefs of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Basemath, Esau's wife. <a href="/wbt/genesis/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes, descendants of Reuel, in the land of Edom: these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife. <a href="/web/genesis/36.htm">World English Bible</a> These are the sons of Reuel, Esau’s son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah. These are the chiefs who came of Reuel in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And these [are] sons of Reuel son of Esau: Chief Nahath, Chief Zerah, Chief Shammah, Chief Mizzah; these [are] chiefs of Reuel, in the land of Edom; these [are] sons of Bashemath wife of Esau. <a href="/ylt/genesis/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And these are sons of Reuel son of Esau: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah; these are chiefs of Reuel, in the land of Edom; these are sons of Bashemath wife of Esau. <a href="/slt/genesis/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And these the sons of Reuel, the son of Esau; chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, chief Mizzah: these the chiefs of Reuel in the land of Adam: these the sons of Bashemath, Esau's wife.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And these were the sons of Rahuel, the son of Esau: duke Nahath, duke Zara, duke Samma, duke Meza. And these are the dukes of Rahuel, in the land of Edom: these the sons of Base- math the wife of Esau. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Likewise, these are the sons of Reuel, the son of Esau: leader Nahath, leader Zerah, leader Shammah, leader Mizzah. And these were the leaders of Reuel, in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Basemath, the wife of Esau. <a href="/nabre/genesis/36.htm">New American Bible</a> These are the sons of Reuel, son of Esau: the clans of Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These are the clans of Reuel in the land of Edom; they are the sons of Basemath, wife of Esau. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> These are the sons of Esau’s son Reuel: the clans Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah; these are the clans of Reuel in the land of Edom; they are the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And these are the sons of Reuel, Esau's son: chief Nahath, chief Zerah, chief Shammah, and chief Mizzah; these are the chiefs that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bismath, Esau's wife. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And these are the sons of Ruil, son of Esau: Prince Nakhath, Prince Zarakh, Prince Shama, Prince Maza; these are the Princes of Ruil in the land of Adum; these are the sons of Besmath, the wife of Esau.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son: the chief of Nahath, the chief of Zerah, the chief of Shammah, the chief of Mizzah. These are the chiefs that came of Reuel in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Basemath Esau's wife. <a href="/sep/genesis/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And these are the sons of Raguel, the son of Esau; chief Nachoth, chief Zare, chief Some, chief Moze. These are the chiefs of Raguel, in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Basemath, wife of Esau. <a href="/parallel/genesis/36-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9112" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">The Chiefs of Edom</a> …16Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah. 17<a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: wə·’êl·leh (Conj-w:: Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">are the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/6215.htm" title="6215: ‘ê·śāw (N-proper-ms) -- Apparently a form of the passive participle of asah in the original sense of handling; rough; Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity.">of Esau’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/7467.htm" title="7467: rə·‘ū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From the same as r'uw and 'el; friend of God; Reuel, the name of Moses' father-in-law, also of an Edomite and an Israelite.">Reuel:</a> <a href="/hebrew/441.htm" title="441: ’al·lūp̄ (N-ms) -- Or talluph; from 'alph; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock; and so, a chieftain.">Chiefs</a> <a href="/hebrew/5184.htm" title="5184: na·ḥaṯ (N-proper-ms) -- An Edomite, also two Isr. The same as Nachath; quiet; Nachath, the name of an Edomite and of two Israelites.">Nahath,</a> <a href="/hebrew/441.htm" title="441: ’al·lūp̄ (N-ms) -- Or talluph; from 'alph; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock; and so, a chieftain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2226.htm" title="2226: ze·raḥ (N-proper-ms) -- The same as zerach; Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince.">Zerah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/441.htm" title="441: ’al·lūp̄ (N-ms) -- Or talluph; from 'alph; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock; and so, a chieftain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8048.htm" title="8048: šam·māh (N-proper-ms) -- An Edomite, also several Isr. The same as shammah; Shammah, the name of an Edomite and four Israelites.">Shammah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/441.htm" title="441: ’al·lūp̄ (N-ms) -- Or talluph; from 'alph; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock; and so, a chieftain."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4199.htm" title="4199: miz·zāh (N-proper-ms) -- Grandson of Esau. Probably from an unused root meaning to faint with fear; terror; Mizzah, an Edomite.">and Mizzah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">They</a> <a href="/hebrew/441.htm" title="441: ’al·lū·p̄ê (N-mpc) -- Or talluph; from 'alph; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock; and so, a chieftain.">are the chiefs</a> <a href="/hebrew/7467.htm" title="7467: rə·‘ū·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From the same as r'uw and 'el; friend of God; Reuel, the name of Moses' father-in-law, also of an Edomite and an Israelite.">descended from Reuel</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: bə·’e·reṣ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">in the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/123.htm" title="123: ’ĕ·ḏō·wm (N-proper-ms) -- The name of a condiment. Or oedowm; from 'adom; red; Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region occupied by him.">of Edom,</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">and they</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">are the grandsons</a> <a href="/hebrew/6215.htm" title="6215: ‘ê·śāw (N-proper-ms) -- Apparently a form of the passive participle of asah in the original sense of handling; rough; Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity.">of Esau’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’ê·šeṯ (N-fsc) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/1315.htm" title="1315: ḇā·śə·maṯ (N-proper-fs) -- Feminine of besem; fragrance; Bosmath, the name of a wife of Esau, and of a daughter of Solomon.">Basemath.</a> 18These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. They are the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-35.htm">1 Chronicles 1:35-37</a> 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. <a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13-16</a> These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. ... <a href="/genesis/28-9.htm">Genesis 28:9</a> Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had. <a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Genesis 36:1-5</a> This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). / Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. ... <a href="/genesis/36-9.htm">Genesis 36:9-14</a> This is the account of Esau, the father of the Edomites, in the area of Mount Seir. / These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau’s wife Basemath. / The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz. ... <a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Genesis 36:40-43</a> 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, ... <a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a> Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away, <a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4-5</a> 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. <a href="/deuteronomy/2-12.htm">Deuteronomy 2:12</a> 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.) <a href="/deuteronomy/2-22.htm">Deuteronomy 2:22</a> just as He had done for the descendants of Esau who lived in Seir, when He destroyed the Horites from before them. They drove them out and have lived in their place to this day. <a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">1 Chronicles 1:43-54</a> These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. / When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. ... <a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7-22</a> Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? / Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. / If grape gatherers came to you, would they not leave some gleanings? Were thieves to come in the night, would they not steal only what they wanted? ... <a href="/ezekiel/25-12.htm">Ezekiel 25:12-14</a> 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.’ <a href="/obadiah/1-1.htm">Obadiah 1:1-9</a> This is the vision of Obadiah: This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom—We have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent among the nations to say, “Rise up, and let us go to battle against her!”— / “Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you will be deeply despised. / The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ ... <a href="/romans/9-10.htm">Romans 9:10-13</a> Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. / Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, / not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.Reuel.<a href="/genesis/36-4.htm">Genesis 36:4,13</a> And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel; … <a href="/1_chronicles/1-37.htm">1 Chronicles 1:37</a> The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Basemath</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Bas'emath</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Bashemath</a> <a href="/genesis/36-16.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/36-16.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/36-16.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/genesis/36-16.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/genesis/36-16.htm">Duke</a> <a href="/genesis/36-16.htm">Dukes</a> <a href="/genesis/36-16.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Esau's</a> <a href="/genesis/36-16.htm">Grandsons</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Mizzah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Nahath</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Reuel</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Reu'el</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Shammah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-14.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/4-15.htm">Basemath</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-15.htm">Bas'emath</a> <a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Bashemath</a> <a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/genesis/36-21.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Duke</a> <a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Dukes</a> <a href="/genesis/36-19.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Esau's</a> <a href="/genesis/46-7.htm">Grandsons</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-37.htm">Mizzah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-37.htm">Nahath</a> <a href="/exodus/2-18.htm">Reuel</a> <a href="/exodus/2-18.htm">Reu'el</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-9.htm">Shammah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 36</div>1. <a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Esau's three wives.</a> 6. <a href="/genesis/36-6.htm">His removal to mount Seir.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/36-9.htm">His sons.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">The dukes which descended of his sons.</a> 20. <a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite.</a> 24. <a href="/genesis/36-24.htm">Anah finds mules.</a> 31. <a href="/genesis/36-31.htm">The kings of Edom.</a> 40. <a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">The dukes that descended of Esau.</a> </div></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'; 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Esau's lineage is significant as it represents the Edomites, a group often in conflict with Israel. Reuel's name means "friend of God," which is notable given the often adversarial relationship between the Edomites and the Israelites. This lineage highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations (<a href="/genesis/17-4.htm">Genesis 17:4</a>).Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: The term "chiefs" indicates a tribal or clan leadership structure, common in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah are leaders among the Edomites, suggesting a well-organized society. The mention of these chiefs underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Esau that he would become a great nation (<a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>). Zerah is a name that appears elsewhere in the Bible, including in the genealogy of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/1-3.htm">Matthew 1:3</a>), though this Zerah is a different individual.They are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom: The land of Edom is located southeast of Israel, in present-day Jordan. It is a mountainous region, historically known for its wisdom and trade routes. The Edomites' descent from Reuel emphasizes the continuation of Esau's lineage and the establishment of a distinct nation. The Edomites' relationship with Israel is complex, marked by both kinship and conflict, as seen in passages like <a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a>.and they are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath: Basemath, also known as Adah in some passages, is one of Esau's wives. Her inclusion here highlights the matrilineal aspect of the genealogy, which is less common in biblical records but significant in establishing family ties. The mention of Basemath connects the Edomite chiefs back to Esau, reinforcing the narrative of Esau's descendants as a fulfillment of God's promise to make him a father of nations. This lineage also serves as a reminder of the complex family dynamics between Esau and Jacob, which have broader implications for the history of Israel and Edom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/r/reuel.htm">Reuel</a> A son of Esau, who is the grandson of Isaac and Rebekah. Reuel is a significant figure in the lineage of Esau, representing the continuation of Esau's line through his son. 2. <a href="/topical/n/nahath,_zerah,_shammah,_mizzah.htm">Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, Mizzah</a> These are the sons of Reuel, each holding the title of "chief," indicating their leadership roles within the Edomite community. Their mention highlights the establishment and organization of Esau's descendants in Edom. 3. <a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a> The land where Esau's descendants settled. It is significant as the territory associated with Esau, also known as Edom, which means "red," reflecting Esau's physical characteristics and the red stew for which he sold his birthright. 4. <a href="/topical/b/basemath.htm">Basemath</a> One of Esau's wives, the mother of Reuel. Her inclusion in the genealogy underscores the familial connections and the importance of maternal lineage in the biblical account. 5. <a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a> The brother of Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah. Esau's descendants, the Edomites, play a significant role in the biblical history of Israel, often as adversaries.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_legacy.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Legacy</a> The genealogies in the Bible, such as the one in <a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Genesis 36</a>, remind us of the importance of family heritage and the impact of our ancestors on our identity and destiny. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a> The mention of chiefs among Esau's descendants highlights the roles of leadership and responsibility within a community. As Christians, we are called to lead with integrity and serve others. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_sovereignty.htm">Understanding God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the conflicts and tensions between Esau's and Jacob's descendants, God's sovereign plan unfolds through history. Trusting in God's sovereignty can bring peace amidst life's uncertainties. <a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_forgiveness.htm">Reconciliation and Forgiveness</a> The account of Esau and Jacob, and their descendants, serves as a reminder of the need for reconciliation and forgiveness in our relationships, reflecting Christ's teachings.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 36</a> <a href="/q/do_haters_of_brothers_walk_in_darkness.htm">Who was Zerah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_are_there_anachronisms_in_genesis.htm">If Moses wrote the Torah, why are there anachronisms such as references to kings in Genesis?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_esau's_wives_differ_in_genesis.htm">In Genesis 36:2-3, Esau's wives differ from those mentioned in Genesis 26:34 and 28:9--why the discrepancy?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_moses's_hands_affect_battle.htm">How can Moses's raised hands alone affect the outcome of a battle (Exodus 17:11)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Minah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife (vide on ver. 13). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/36-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>These וְאֵ֗לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those are the sons בְּנֵ֤י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Esau’s עֵשָׂ֔ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6215.htm">Strong's 6215: </a> Esau -- oldest son of Isaac son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son Reuel: רְעוּאֵל֙ (rə·‘ū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7467.htm">Strong's 7467: </a> Reuel -- 'friend of God', Moses' father-in-law, also an Edomite, a Gadite, and a Benjamite Chiefs אַלּ֥וּף (’al·lūp̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_441.htm">Strong's 441: </a> Familiar, a friend, gentle, a bullock, a chieftain Nahath, נַ֙חַת֙ (na·ḥaṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5184.htm">Strong's 5184: </a> Nahath -- an Edomite, also two Israelites Zerah, זֶ֔רַח (ze·raḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2226.htm">Strong's 2226: </a> Zerah -- three Israelites, also an Edomite, also an Ethiopian Shammah, שַׁמָּ֖ה (šam·māh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8048.htm">Strong's 8048: </a> Shammah -- an Edomite, also several Israelites and Mizzah. מִזָּ֑ה (miz·zāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4199.htm">Strong's 4199: </a> Mizzah They אֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those are the chiefs אַלּ֣וּף (’al·lūp̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_441.htm">Strong's 441: </a> Familiar, a friend, gentle, a bullock, a chieftain descended from Reuel רְעוּאֵל֙ (rə·‘ū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7467.htm">Strong's 7467: </a> Reuel -- 'friend of God', Moses' father-in-law, also an Edomite, a Gadite, and a Benjamite in the land בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land of Edom, אֱד֔וֹם (’ĕ·ḏō·wm) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> The name of a condiment [and] they אֵ֕לֶּה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> These, those are the grandsons בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Esau’s עֵשָֽׂו׃ (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6215.htm">Strong's 6215: </a> Esau -- oldest son of Isaac wife אֵ֥שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female Basemath. בָשְׂמַ֖ת (ḇā·śə·maṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1315.htm">Strong's 1315: </a> Basemath -- 'perfume', a wife of Esau, also a daughter of Solomon <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/36-17.htm">Genesis 36:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">OT Law: Genesis 36:17 These are the sons of Reuel Esau's (Gen. 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