Genesis 36:17

“And these are the sons of Reuel Esau’s son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife.”

"And these are the sons of Reuel Esau’s son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau’s wife." - Genesis 36:17
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What does Genesis 36:17 mean?

Genesis 36:17 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "And these are the sons of Reuel, Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath, Esau's wife." This…

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Legacy of Dukes: Reflecting on Our Heritage in Christ

In Genesis 36:17, we read, "And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife." At first glance, this verse may seem like a mere…

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A Prayer for Legacy and Generational Blessing

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, recognizing the richness of Your Word and how it weaves together the stories of generations, shaping our understanding of family, legacy, and Your divine plan. As we reflect on the passage from Genesis 36:17, we find a moment hung with…

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Genesis 36:17 - "¶ And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife."
Genesis 36:36 - "And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead."
Genesis 24:36
Genesis 19-36
Genesis 36:28 - "The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran."
"And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead." - Genesis 36:36
Genesis 36:27 - "The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan."
Genesis 36:19 - "These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes."
Genesis 36:3 - "And Bashemath Ishmael's daughter, sister of Nebajoth."
Genesis 36:1 - "Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom."
Genesis 36:26 - "And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran."
Genesis 36:42 - "Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,"
Genesis 36:9 - "¶ And these are the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites in mount Seir:"
Genesis 36:41 - "Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,"
Genesis 19:36 - "Thus were both the daughters of Lot with child by their father."
Genesis 36:8 - "Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom."
Genesis 36:25 - "And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah."
Genesis 36:4 - "And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel;"
Genesis 36:11 - "And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz."
Genesis 36:23 - "And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam."
Genesis 36:34 - "And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead."
Genesis 36:22 - "And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan's sister was Timna."
Genesis 36:37 - "And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead."
Genesis 36:33 - "And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead."
Genesis 36:38 - "And Saul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead."
Genesis 17-17
Luke 17:36 - "Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left."
Genesis 36:21 - "And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom."
Genesis 36:32 - "And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah."