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These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they occupied. This is the family line of Esau, the father of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These are the leaders of the clans of Edom, listed according to their settlements in the land they occupied. They all descended from Esau, the ancestor of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram; these are the chiefs of Edom (that is, Esau, the father of Edom), according to their dwelling places in the land of their possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was the father of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these <i>be</i> the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he <i>is</i> Esau the father of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Chief Magdiel, and Chief Iram. These <i>were</i> the chiefs of Edom, according to their dwelling places in the land of their possession. Esau <i>was</i> the father of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, <i>and</i> chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom (that is, Esau, the father of the Edomites), according to their settlements in the land of their possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom (that is, Esau, the father of the Edomites), according to their habitations in the land of their possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom (that is, Esau, the father of the Edomites), according to their habitations in the land of their possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom (that is, Esau, the father of the Edomites), according to their <i>places of</i> habitation in the land of their possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These are the <i>tribal</i> chiefs of Edom (that is, of Esau the father of the Edomites), according to their dwelling places in the land of their possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, and chief Iram. These are Edom’s chiefs, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was father of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These are Edom&#8217s chiefs, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was father of the Edomites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, chief Iram: these are the chiefs of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession. This is Esau, the father of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These clans descended from Esau, who was known as Edom, the father of the Edomites. They took their names from the places where they settled. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession. This is Esau the father of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These were the tribal leaders of Edom listed by the places where they lived and the property they owned. Esau was the father of the people of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs who descended from Edom, according to their territories in their own land. This was the dynasty of Esau, who was the ancestor of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was the father of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. This was Esau, the father of the Edomites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, and chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. This is Esau the father of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Duke Magdiel, duke Iram; these are the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations, in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, and chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession. This is Esau, the father of the Edomites. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Chief Magdiel, Chief Iram: these [are] chiefs of Edom, in reference to their dwellings, in the land of their possession; he [is] Esau father of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> chief Magdiel, chief Iram: these are chiefs of Edom, in reference to their dwellings, in the land of their possession; he is Esau father of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Chief Magdiel, chief Iram: these the chiefs of Edom according to their restings in the land of their possessions: this is Esau the father of Adam.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Duke Magdiel, duke Hiram: these are the dukes of Edom dwelling in the land of their government; the same is Esau the father of the Edomites. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />leader Magdiel, leader Iram. These were the leaders of Edom living in the land of their rule: this is Esau, the father of Idumea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. Those are the clans of the Edomites, according to their settlements in their territorial holdings—that is, of Esau, the ancestor of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram; these are the clans of Edom (that is, Esau, the father of Edom), according to their settlements in the land that they held.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Chief Magdiel, chief Giram; these are the chiefs of the Edomites, according to their habitations in the land of their possession; Edom is Esau the father of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Prince Magdeel, Prince Giram, these are the Princes of the Adumites among their dwellings in the land of their inheritance; this is Esau the father of the Adumites. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the chief of Magdiel, the chief of Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession. This is Esau the father of the Edomites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />chief Magediel, chief Zaphoin. These are the chiefs of Edom in their dwelling-places in the land of their possession; this is Esau, the father of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/36-43.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9299" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">The Kings of Edom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">42</span>Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><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/4025.htm" title="4025: maḡ·dî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Excellence of God, an Edomite chief. From meged and 'el; preciousness of God; Magdiel, an Idumaean.">Magdiel,</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/5902.htm" title="5902: ‘î·rām (N-proper-ms) -- An Edomite. From iyr; city-wise; Iram, an Idumaean.">and Iram.</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">These</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.">were the chiefs</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/4186.htm" title="4186: lə·mō·šə·ḇō·ṯām (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Or moshab; from yashab; a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode; by implication, population.">according to their settlements</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/272.htm" title="272: ’ă·ḥuz·zā·ṯām (N-fsc:: 3mp) -- A possession. Feminine passive participle from 'achaz; something seized, i.e. A possession.">they possessed.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></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.">Esau</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ă·ḇî (N-msc) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">was the father</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 the Edomites.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">1 Chronicles 1:51-54</a></span><br />Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, / Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, / Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-12.htm">Deuteronomy 2:12</a></span><br />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.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-22.htm">Deuteronomy 2:22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-4.htm">Joshua 24:4</a></span><br />and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave Esau Mount Seir to possess, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-35.htm">1 Chronicles 1:35-37</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">1 Chronicles 1:38-42</a></span><br />The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. / The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. / The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-6.htm">Obadiah 1:6</a></span><br />But how Esau will be pillaged, his hidden treasures sought out!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-8.htm">Obadiah 1:8-9</a></span><br />In that day, declares the LORD, will I not destroy the wise men of Edom and the men of understanding in the mountains of Esau? / Then your mighty men, O Teman, will be terrified, so that everyone in the mountains of Esau will be cut down in the slaughter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-10.htm">Jeremiah 49:10</a></span><br />But I will strip Esau bare; I will uncover his hiding places, and he will be unable to conceal himself. His descendants will be destroyed along with his relatives and neighbors, and he will be no more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/25-12.htm">Ezekiel 25:12-14</a></span><br />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.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-2.htm">Malachi 1:2-4</a></span><br />“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” / Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-10.htm">Romans 9:10-13</a></span><br />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.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-20.htm">Hebrews 11:20</a></span><br />By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-6.htm">Romans 9:6-8</a></span><br />It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. / Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Romans 9:22-24</a></span><br />What if God, intending to show His wrath and make His power known, bore with great patience the vessels of His wrath, prepared for destruction? / What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory— / including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites.</p><p class="hdg">the dukes.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Genesis 36:15,18,19,30,31</a></b></br> These <i>were</i> dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn <i>son</i> of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a></b></br> Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14</a></b></br> And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us:</p><p class="hdg">their.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-7.htm">Genesis 36:7,8</a></b></br> For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">Genesis 25:12</a></b></br> Now these <i>are</i> the generations of Ishmael, Abraham's son, whom Hagar the Egyptian, Sarah's handmaid, bare unto Abraham:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/2-5.htm">Deuteronomy 2:5</a></b></br> Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau <i>for</i> a possession.</p><p class="hdg">father.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-30.htm">Genesis 25:30</a></b></br> And Esau said to Jacob, Feed me, I pray thee, with that same red <i>pottage</i>; for I <i>am</i> faint: therefore was his name called Edom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43</a></b></br> Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these <i>be</i> the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he <i>is</i> Esau the father of the Edomites.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-8.htm">Genesis 45:8</a></b></br> So now <i>it was</i> not you <i>that</i> sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.</p><p class="hdg">the Edomites.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/36-42.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/genesis/36-42.htm">Duke</a> <a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Dukes</a> <a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-6.htm">Dwelling-Places</a> <a href="/acts/17-26.htm">Dwellings</a> <a href="/genesis/36-32.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/psalms/52-1.htm">Edomite</a> <a href="/genesis/36-9.htm">Edomites</a> <a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/luke/16-9.htm">Habitations</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">Iram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">Magdiel</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">Occupied</a> <a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Places</a> <a href="/genesis/31-18.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/genesis/36-30.htm">Reference</a> <a href="/genesis/25-16.htm">Settlements</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/39-21.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/50-7.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">Duke</a> <a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Dukes</a> <a href="/exodus/12-40.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/6-54.htm">Dwelling-Places</a> <a href="/exodus/10-23.htm">Dwellings</a> <a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-7.htm">Edomite</a> <a href="/judges/1-36.htm">Edomites</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/genesis/49-5.htm">Habitations</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">Iram</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">Magdiel</a> <a href="/genesis/46-32.htm">Occupied</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Places</a> <a href="/genesis/44-17.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/exodus/4-26.htm">Reference</a> <a href="/numbers/21-25.htm">Settlements</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 36</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Esau's three wives.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-6.htm">His removal to mount Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-9.htm">His sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">The dukes which descended of his sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-24.htm">Anah finds mules.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-31.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">The dukes that descended of Esau.</a></span><br></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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The mention of Magdiel and Iram highlights the structured governance among the descendants of Esau. The names themselves, while not extensively detailed in other parts of Scripture, contribute to the understanding of the tribal organization and the importance of lineage and leadership in ancient cultures. The chiefs were likely responsible for maintaining order and overseeing the welfare of their respective clans.<p><b>These were the chiefs of Edom,</b><br>The term "chiefs" refers to leaders or tribal heads, suggesting a hierarchical society. Edom, located southeast of Israel, was a significant nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother. The Edomites often had contentious relations with Israel, as seen throughout the Old Testament. This phrase underscores the established leadership and societal structure within Edom, which was recognized by neighboring nations.<p><b>according to their settlements in the land they possessed.</b><br>This indicates that the chiefs ruled over specific territories within Edom, emphasizing the importance of land ownership and territorial governance. The phrase suggests a settled, organized society with defined boundaries. The land they possessed was part of the inheritance given to Esau, fulfilling the promise of a nation made to him. This territorial possession is a recurring theme in the Bible, reflecting God's promises and the fulfillment of His word.<p><b>Esau was the father of the Edomites.</b><br>Esau, the twin brother of Jacob, is the patriarch of the Edomites. This statement connects the Edomites directly to the Abrahamic lineage, as Esau was the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham. The relationship between Esau and Jacob is pivotal in biblical history, with Esau's descendants often in conflict with Israel. This phrase serves as a reminder of the familial ties and the fulfillment of God's promise to make Esau a great nation, despite his separation from the covenant line through Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/magdiel.htm">Magdiel</a></b><br>One of the chiefs of Edom, representing a clan or family within the Edomite nation. His name is listed among the leaders, indicating his significance in the tribal structure.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/iram.htm">Iram</a></b><br>Another chief of Edom, signifying leadership and influence within the Edomite community. His inclusion highlights the organized nature of Edomite society.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a></b><br>The nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother. Edom is significant in biblical history as a neighboring nation to Israel, often in conflict with them.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a></b><br>The twin brother of Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah. Esau is the patriarch of the Edomites, and his account is pivotal in understanding the relationship between Israel and Edom.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/settlements_in_the_land.htm">Settlements in the land</a></b><br>Refers to the territories occupied by the Edomites, emphasizing their established presence and governance in the region.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_lineage_and_legacy.htm">Understanding Lineage and Legacy</a></b><br>The listing of chiefs in Edom underscores the importance of lineage and legacy. As believers, we are called to consider the spiritual legacy we leave behind.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_choices.htm">The Consequences of Choices</a></b><br>Esau's decisions impacted generations. Our choices today can have long-lasting effects on our families and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty in Nations</a></b><br>The establishment of Edom as a nation shows God's sovereignty over the rise and fall of nations. Trust in God's ultimate plan and purpose for the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/conflict_and_reconciliation.htm">Conflict and Reconciliation</a></b><br>The history of Edom and Israel is marked by conflict. As Christians, we are called to pursue peace and reconciliation, reflecting Christ's love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>The chiefs of Edom had significant roles in their society. In our communities, we are called to lead with integrity and responsibility.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 36</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_little_evidence_for_edom's_chiefs.htm">Why is there minimal archaeological evidence for the 'chiefs of Edom' referenced in Genesis 36:15-19?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_historical_gap_on_horite_chiefs.htm">Genesis 36:20-30 lists Horite chiefs, yet extrabiblical sources offer scant support--what explains this historical gap?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_esau's_family_grow_so_fast.htm">How could Esau's family, in Genesis 36:6-8, have grown so rapidly despite known demographic constraints?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/36-43.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Magdiel,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַגְדִּיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(maḡ·dî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4025.htm">Strong's 4025: </a> </span><span class="str2">Magdiel -- 'excellence of God', an Edomite chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Iram.</span><br /><span class="heb">עִירָ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘î·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5902.htm">Strong's 5902: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iram -- an Edomite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">These</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֣לֶּה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[were] the chiefs</span><br /><span class="heb">אַלּוּפֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’al·lū·p̄ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_441.htm">Strong's 441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Familiar, a friend, gentle, a bullock, a chieftain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Edom,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱד֗וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·ḏō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> </span><span class="str2">The name of a condiment</span><br /><br /><span class="word">according to their settlements</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמֹֽשְׁבֹתָם֙</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mō·šə·ḇō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4186.htm">Strong's 4186: </a> </span><span class="str2">A seat, assembly, dwelling place, dwelling, dwellers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the land</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאֶ֣רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they possessed.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחֻזָּתָ֔ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥuz·zā·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_272.htm">Strong's 272: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something seized, a possession</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Esau</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵשָׂ֖ו</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·śāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6215.htm">Strong's 6215: </a> </span><span class="str2">Esau -- oldest son of Isaac</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Edomites.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱדֽוֹם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·ḏō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_123.htm">Strong's 123: </a> </span><span class="str2">The name of a condiment</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">OT Law: Genesis 36:43 Chief Magdiel and chief Iram (Gen. 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