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These were the chiefs descended from Eliphaz in Edom; they were grandsons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. These are the clan leaders in the land of Edom who descended from Eliphaz. All these were descendants of Esau’s wife Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek; these are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Duke Korah, duke Gatam, <i>and</i> duke Amalek: these <i>are</i> the dukes <i>that came</i> of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these <i>were</i> the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Chief Korah, Chief Gatam, <i>and</i> Chief Amalek. These <i>were</i> the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom. They <i>were</i> the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />chief Korah, chief Gatam, <i>and</i> chief Amalek. These are the chiefs descended from Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek. These are the chiefs descended from Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek. These are the chiefs descended from Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek. These are the chiefs <i>descended</i> from Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. These are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; they are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />chief Korah, chief Gatam, and chief Amalek. These are the chiefs descended from Eliphaz in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. These are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Adah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek: these are the chiefs that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/36.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. These and Esau's other descendants lived in the land of Edom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />duke Korah, duke Gatam, duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. These were the tribal leaders descended from Eliphaz in Edom. They were the grandsons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/36.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. These were all descendants of Esau's wife Adah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. These were the tribal leaders who descended from Eliphaz in the territory of Edom. These were Adah's sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek. These were the chiefs descended from Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek: these are the chiefs who came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes, descendants of Eliphaz, in the land of Edom: these were the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek. These are the chiefs who came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Adah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Chief Korah, Chief Gatam, Chief Amalek; these [are] chiefs of Eliphaz, in the land of Edom; these [are] sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek; these are chiefs of Eliphaz, in the land of Edom; these are sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Chief Korah, chief Gatam, chief Amalek: these the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Adam: these the sons of Adah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Duke Core, duke Gatham, duke Amalech: these are the sons of Eliphaz, in the land of Edom, and these the Bone of Ada. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />leader Korah, leader Gatam, leader Amalek. These are the sons of Eliphaz, in the land of Edom, and these the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. These are the clans of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; they are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Korah, Gatam, and Amalek; these are the clans of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; they are the sons of Adah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Chief Gatham, chief Korah, and chief Amalek; these are the chiefs that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Prince Gatham, Prince Qurakh, Prince Amaleeq; these are the Princes of Eliphaz in the land of Adum; these are the sons of Ada.<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 Korah, the chief of Gatam, the chief of Amalek. These are the chiefs that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom. These are the sons of Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />chief Core, chief Gothom, chief Amalec. These <i>are</i> the chiefs of Eliphas, in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Ada.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/36-16.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=9103" 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 Chiefs of Edom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15</span>These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, <span class="reftext">16</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/7141.htm" title="7141: qō·raḥ (N-proper-ms) -- An Edomite name, also an Isr. name. From qarach; ice; Korach, the name of two Edomites and three Israelites.">Korah,</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/1609.htm" title="1609: ga‘·tām (N-proper-ms) -- An Edomite. Of uncertain derivation; Gatam, an Edomite.">Gatam,</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/6002.htm" title="6002: ‘ă·mā·lêq (N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Esau, also his posterity. Probably of foreign origin; Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country.">and Amalek.</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/464.htm" title="464: ’ĕ·lî·p̄az (N-proper-ms) -- From 'el and paz; God of gold; Eliphaz, the name of one of Job's friends, and of a son of Esau.">of Eliphaz</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/5711.htm" title="5711: ‘ā·ḏāh (N-proper-fs) -- Two non-Isr. women. From adah; ornament; Adah, the name of two women.">of Adah.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>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.…<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="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13-16</a></span><br />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. ...<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="/genesis/28-9.htm">Genesis 28:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Genesis 36:1-8</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12</a></span><br />Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-19.htm">Genesis 36:19</a></span><br />All these are the sons of Esau (that is, Edom), and they were their chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-31.htm">Genesis 36:31-43</a></span><br />These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: / Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a></span><br />Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a></span><br />From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, / how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, / and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/23-7.htm">Deuteronomy 23:7-8</a></span><br />Do not despise an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land. / The third generation of children born to them may enter the assembly of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-6.htm">Obadiah 1:6-9</a></span><br />But how Esau will be pillaged, his hidden treasures sought out! / All the men allied with you will drive you to the border; the men at peace with you will deceive and overpower you. Those who eat your bread will set a trap for you without your awareness of it. / 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? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7-10</a></span><br />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? ...<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="/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11-12</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. / So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.</p><p class="hdg">Duke Korah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11</a></b></br> And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Genesis 36:12</a></b></br> And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these <i>were</i> the sons of Adah Esau's wife.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-5.htm">Genesis 36:5</a></b></br> And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these <i>are</i> the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.</p><p class="hdg">dukes.</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><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Adah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Amalek</a> <a href="/genesis/36-12.htm">Am'alek</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/genesis/10-14.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Duke</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Dukes</a> <a href="/genesis/36-9.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Eliphaz</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">El'iphaz</a> <a href="/genesis/36-11.htm">Gatam</a> <a href="/genesis/36-13.htm">Grandsons</a> <a href="/genesis/36-14.htm">Korah</a> <a href="/genesis/35-11.htm">Offspring</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/4-19.htm">Adah</a> <a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Amalek</a> <a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Am'alek</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Descendants</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Descended</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Duke</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Dukes</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-35.htm">Eliphaz</a> <a href="/genesis/36-4.htm">El'iphaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-36.htm">Gatam</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Grandsons</a> <a href="/genesis/36-18.htm">Korah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-21.htm">Offspring</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 name Korah appears elsewhere in the Bible, notably in the rebellion against Moses (Numbers 16), though this is a different individual. The name means "bald" or "ice," and it is important to distinguish between the different Korahs in Scripture. This Korah's role as a chief indicates a position of leadership and influence within the Edomite clan structure.<p><b>Gatam</b><br>Gatam is another chief of Eliphaz. The name is not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, suggesting that Gatam's influence was primarily within the Edomite context. The name may mean "their touch" or "burnt valley," which could reflect geographical or familial significance. As a chief, Gatam would have had responsibilities in governance and military leadership.<p><b>and Amalek</b><br>Amalek is a significant figure, as he is the progenitor of the Amalekites, a perennial enemy of Israel. The Amalekites are first mentioned in <a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7</a> and later become a symbol of opposition to God's people (<a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Exodus 17:8-16</a>). The conflict with Amalek is seen as a spiritual battle, with Amalek representing forces opposed to God's purposes. This enmity is prophesied to continue until the end times (<a href="/exodus/17-16.htm">Exodus 17:16</a>).<p><b>They are the chiefs of Eliphaz</b><br>Eliphaz, the firstborn of Esau, is a prominent figure in Edomite history. As chiefs, Korah, Gatam, and Amalek held positions of authority under Eliphaz, indicating a structured hierarchy within the Edomite tribes. This structure reflects the broader ancient Near Eastern practice of tribal leadership and governance.<p><b>in the land of Edom</b><br>Edom, located southeast of Israel, is the territory settled by Esau's descendants. The land is characterized by its rugged terrain and strategic location along trade routes. Edom's relationship with Israel is complex, marked by both kinship and conflict. The Edomites' refusal to allow Israel passage during the Exodus (<a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a>) exemplifies this tension.<p><b>and they are the grandsons of Adah</b><br>Adah is one of Esau's wives, and her lineage is significant in the formation of the Edomite tribes. The mention of Adah highlights the matrilineal aspect of tribal identity, which was important in ancient genealogies. This connection underscores the familial ties that shaped the political and social structures of Edom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/korah.htm">Korah</a></b><br>A chief descended from Eliphaz, son of Esau. His name is associated with leadership within the Edomite clans.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/gatam.htm">Gatam</a></b><br>Another chief from the lineage of Eliphaz. His role, like Korah's, signifies the establishment of tribal leadership in Edom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/amalek.htm">Amalek</a></b><br>A notable chief whose descendants, the Amalekites, would later become significant adversaries of Israel. His mention here foreshadows future conflicts.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz.htm">Eliphaz</a></b><br>The firstborn son of Esau and father of the chiefs mentioned. His lineage is significant in the establishment of the Edomite nation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a></b><br>The land settled by Esau and his descendants. It represents a nation distinct from Israel, often in opposition to it.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_lineage_and_legacy.htm">Understanding Lineage and Legacy</a></b><br>The genealogies in Genesis remind us of the importance of our spiritual heritage and the impact of our actions on future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_conflict.htm">The Consequences of Conflict</a></b><br>The mention of Amalek foreshadows future hostilities, teaching us about the long-term effects of enmity and the importance of seeking peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The unfolding of these genealogies shows God's hand in history, orchestrating events according to His divine plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>The chiefs of Edom illustrate the significance of leadership and its influence on a community or nation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/distinction_between_nations.htm">Distinction Between Nations</a></b><br>The separation of Edom and Israel serves as a reminder of the distinct paths God has for different peoples and the importance of following His specific calling for us.<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/how_to_unite_without_divisions.htm">What does the Bible say about sowing discord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_amalekites.htm">What is the historical identity of the Amalekites?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_rebellion.htm">What is the Bible's stance on rebellion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_authored_the_books_of_the_bible.htm">Who authored the books of the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/36.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">Duke Korah.</span>--The Samaritan Pentateuch rightly omits this name. He was a son of the Horite wife, Aholibamah.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/36-16.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">Korah,</span><br /><span class="heb">קֹ֛רַח</span> <span class="translit">(qō·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7141.htm">Strong's 7141: </a> </span><span class="str2">Korah -- an Edomite name, also an Israelite name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Gatam,</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּעְתָּ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ga‘·tām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1609.htm">Strong's 1609: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gatam -- an Edomite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Amalek.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲמָלֵ֑ק</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·mā·lêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6002.htm">Strong's 6002: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amalek -- a descendant of Esau, also his posterity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">They</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">are the chiefs</span><br /><span class="heb">אַלּוּפֵ֤י</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 Eliphaz</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיפַז֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·p̄az)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_464.htm">Strong's 464: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliphaz -- 'God is fine gold', a son of Esau, also a friend of Job</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">of Edom,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱד֔וֹם</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">[and] they</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖לֶּה</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">are the grandsons</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Adah.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָדָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5711.htm">Strong's 5711: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adah -- two non-Israelite women</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/36-16.htm">Genesis 36:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/36-16.htm">Genesis 36:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/36-16.htm">Genesis 36:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/36-16.htm">Genesis 36:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/36-16.htm">Genesis 36:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/36-16.htm">Genesis 36:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/36-16.htm">Genesis 36:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/36-16.htm">Genesis 36:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/36-16.htm">Genesis 36:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/36-16.htm">Genesis 36:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/36-16.htm">OT Law: Genesis 36:16 Chief Korah chief Gatam chief Amalek: these (Gen. 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