Gen 26:34-35 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 26:34-35: Esau's Foolish Marriage This short passage tells how Esau made a poor decision by marrying two Hittite women. These women were from the local Canaanite people, who did not follow the faith of Abraham’s family. Esau’s choice showed that he did not care about the spiritual heritage or the promises God gave to his family. His marriages caused great sadness and trouble for his parents, Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 26:34-35 ). v. 34 : When Esau was forty years old, he married Judith, the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath, the daughter of Elon the Hittite. It was foolish because he married two wives at once and chose women from the Canaanites, who did not know God (Hebrews 12:16 ).

‏ Genesis 26:34-35

Genesis 26:34-35: Esau's Foolish Marriage

This short passage tells how Esau made a poor decision by marrying two Hittite women. These women were from the local Canaanite people, who did not follow the faith of Abraham’s family. Esau’s choice showed that he did not care about the spiritual heritage or the promises God gave to his family. His marriages caused great sadness and trouble for his parents, Isaac and Rebekah (Genesis 26:34-35 ^a).

v. 34: When Esau was forty years old, he married Judith, the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath, the daughter of Elon the Hittite. It was foolish because he married two wives at once and chose women from the Canaanites, who did not know God (Hebrews 12:16 ^b).

v. 35: These marriages brought much grief to Isaac and Rebekah. They were upset because Esau did not ask for their advice or care about their wishes, and because his wives did not follow the same faith. Children who ignore their parents and choose ungodly partners may bring sorrow to their families as well (Genesis 26:35 ^c).