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These were the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These are the clan leaders of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram; these are the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These <i>are</i> the dukes of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Chief Magdiel, and Chief Iram. These <i>were</i> the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, <i>and</i> chief Iram. These <i>were</i> the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These <i>were</i> the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These <i>were</i> the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These were Edom’s chiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These were Edom&#8217s chiefs. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These were the tribal leaders of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram—these are the clans of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, Iram. These were the tribal chiefs of Edom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />chief Magdiel, and chief Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Chief Magdiel, Chief Iram. These [are] chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These are chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These the chiefs of Edom.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Duke Magdiel, duke Hiram. These are the dukes of Edom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />commander Magdiel, commander Iram. These are the commanders of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram were the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Magdiel, and Iram; these are the clans of Edom.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Prince Magdiel, prince Giram. These are the princes of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Prince Magdiyel, Prince Giram; these were the Princes of Edom. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />the chief of Magdiel, the chief of Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />prince Zaphoin. These <i>are</i> the princes of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-54.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/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=339" 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/1_chronicles/1.htm">The Rulers of Edom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">53</span>Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, <span class="reftext">54</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/441.htm" title="441: ’al·lūp̄ (N-msc) -- 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-msc) -- 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> </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="/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43</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="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="/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/36-15.htm">Genesis 36:15-19</a></span><br />These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, / Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah. / 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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">Genesis 36:20-30</a></span><br />These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, / Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom. / The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Genesis 36:40-43</a></span><br />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, ...<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="/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="/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="/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="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7-22</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="/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.”<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.</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 are the dukes of Edom.</p><p class="hdg">These are.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-41.htm">Genesis 36:41-43</a></b></br> Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon, … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-53.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-53.htm">Duke</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">Dukes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Iram</a> <a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Magdiel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-10.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-38.htm">Chiefs</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Duke</a> <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">Dukes</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-11.htm">Edom</a> <a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Iram</a> <a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Magdiel</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">Adam's line to Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">The sons of Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-8.htm">The sons of Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Shem's line to Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Ishmael's sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">The sons of Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">The posterity of Abraham by Esau.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">The sons of Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">The dukes of Edom.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Magdiel, and Iram.</b><br>Magdiel and Iram are listed among the chiefs of Edom, descendants of Esau, who was the brother of Jacob. The mention of these names 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>). Edom, being a nation descended from Esau, represents one of these nations. The names Magdiel and Iram are not widely mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, which suggests that they were likely local leaders or clan heads within Edom. This reflects the tribal and clan-based structure of ancient Near Eastern societies, where leadership was often divided among various family heads.<p><b>These were the chiefs of Edom.</b><br>The chiefs of Edom were leaders of the various clans or tribes within the nation. Edom, located to the southeast of Israel, was a significant neighbor and often an adversary of Israel. The Edomites' relationship with Israel was complex, marked by both kinship and conflict, as they were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. The listing of these chiefs in 1 Chronicles underscores the historical and genealogical record-keeping that was important to the chronicler, emphasizing the fulfillment of God's promises and the interconnectedness of the nations surrounding Israel. The chiefs' roles were likely both political and military, as they would have been responsible for the governance and defense of their respective territories. This structure is similar to the tribal leadership seen in Israel, where leaders were often chosen from among the heads of families or clans.<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, mentioned in the genealogies of Esau's descendants. The name Magdiel may mean "fruit of God" or "tower of God," reflecting a possible position of strength or prominence among the Edomite chiefs.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/iram.htm">Iram</a></b><br>Another chief of Edom listed in this passage. The name Iram could mean "city" or "watchful," indicating a role of vigilance or leadership within the Edomite community.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a></b><br>A nation descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob. Edom is often associated with the region southeast of Israel and has a complex relationship with the Israelites throughout biblical history.<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 1 Chronicles remind us of the importance of lineage and legacy. As believers, we are called to consider the spiritual legacy we leave for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>The mention of chiefs in Edom highlights the significance of leadership. In our communities and churches, we should strive to be leaders who reflect God's character and values.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_history.htm">God's Sovereignty in History</a></b><br>The inclusion of Edom's chiefs in the biblical account underscores God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples. We can trust that God is at work in the world, even in places and among people we may not expect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_peace.htm">Reconciliation and Peace</a></b><br>The historical tension between Edom and Israel serves as a reminder of the need for reconciliation and peace. As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers and to seek reconciliation in our relationships.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_chron._10's_view_of_saul_skew_history.htm">Does 1 Chronicles 10's portrayal of Saul's downfall reflect a theological agenda that undermines its historical reliability when compared to earlier accounts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_control_vast_territories.htm">How would David realistically wield control over so many conquered territories (1 Chronicles 18:6-13) given the limits of ancient communication and military logistics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_verify_david's_authorship_in_1_chron.htm">How do we verify the legitimacy of David's authorship of prayers like the one in 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 when external corroboration is lacking?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(54) <span class= "bld">These are the dukes </span>(chiliarchs) <span class= "bld">of Edom.</span>--Eleven names only are given, whereas there were twelve (or thirteen) chiliarchs of Edom (<a href="/context/genesis/36-15.htm" title="These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,">Genesis 36:15-19</a>; see Note on <a href="/context/1_chronicles/1-35.htm" title="The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.">1Chronicles 1:35-37</a>). A name may have fallen out of the ancient text from which the chronicler derived the list.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-54.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">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">[were] the chiefs</span><br /><span class="heb">אַלּוּפֵ֥י</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">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/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">1 Chronicles 1:54 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-54.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:54 Chief Magdiel chief Iram (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-53.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:53"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:53" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>