Genesis 36:9-43
Summary for Gen 36:9-43: 36:9-43 a This passage begins a second account of Esau’s descendants (36:1 b); it traces the family to subsequent generations and alliances.Summary for Gen 36:9-14: 36:9-14 c The descendants of Esau’s five sons are named.
Summary for Gen 36:15-19: 36:15-19 d Thirteen of Esau’s descendants had positions as leaders of various clans. A picture begins to emerge of Esau as a grand overlord of tribes (cp. 36:40-43 e).
Summary for Gen 36:20-30: 36:20-30 f Seir the Horite was an early inhabitant of the land; his descendants populated the region until Esau moved in and displaced them (Deut 2:12 g).
Summary for Gen 36:31-39: 36:31-39 h It is not clear how these kings of Edom were related to Esau. The clans in Edom followed the same pattern of organization as the later tribes of Israel. They eventually chose a king from one of their tribes and carried on a line of succession from him. 36:31 i before any king ruled over the Israelites: This editorial note was probably inserted into the text during Israel’s monarchy (see study note on 35:20).
Summary for Gen 36:40-43: 36:40-43 j These chiefs descended from Esau, who was a great and powerful overlord. As father of the Edomites, he ruled over clans and regions, with eleven chiefs descended from him. By separating from Jacob, Esau was beginning to shake Jacob’s yoke from his neck (27:39-40 k).
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