King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these [are] the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Dishon, Etzer and Dishan. They were the chieftains descended from the Hori, the people of Se'ir in the land of Edom.
Berean Standard Bible:
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.
American Standard Version:
and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan: these are the chiefs that came of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Dishon{H1787}, and Ezer{H687}, and Dishan{H1789}: these are the dukes{H441} of the Horites{H2752}, the children{H1121} of Seir{H8165} in the land{H776} of Edom{H123}.
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Commentary for Genesis 36:21
Genesis 36:21 is part of a lengthy genealogy found in Genesis 36 that outlines the descendants of Esau, who is also known as Edom. Esau was the twin brother of Jacob (Israel), and their story is central to the narrative in the book of Genesis. The verse specifically mentions Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan as the leaders or "dukes" of the Horites, who were an ancient people group inhabiting the region of Mount Seir in the land of Edom.
Themes:
1. **Genealogy and Heritage**: The passage emphasizes the importance of lineage and ancestry, which was significant in the ancient Near East for establishing identity, land rights, and social status.
2. **Divine Promises**: This genealogy is part of the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that his descendants would become numerous nations. Esau's line is one such nation, distinct from but related to the nation of Israel that descended from Jacob.
3. ** Coexistence of Peoples**: The mention of the Horites alongside the Edomites indicates the complex intermingling of different peoples and cultures in the region, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible.
Historical Context:
The listing of these Horite leaders reflects the historical reality of Edom's geographical and political significance during the time of the patriarchs. Mount Seir was traditionally associated with the Edomites, and the Horites were likely one of the original inhabitants of the region before being assimilated into the Edomite population.
The genealogy serves to provide a historical backdrop for the Edomites, who play a significant role in the later history of Israel, sometimes as adversaries (as in the time of King Saul and King David) and other times as allies or subjects. This verse and chapter also serve to clarify the distinction between the descendants of Esau and those of his brother Jacob, setting the stage for the unique destinies of these two nations as outlined in biblical prophecies and histories.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1787
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דִּישׁוֹן
Transliteration: Dîyshôwn
Pronunciation: dee-shone'
Description: (Diyshon, the same as דִּישֹׁן; Dishon, the name of two Edomites; Dishon. - Strong's Number: H687
There are 77 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶצֶר
Transliteration: ʼEtser
Pronunciation: ay'-tser
Description: from אָצַר; treasure; Etser, an Idumaean; Ezer. - Strong's Number: H1789
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דִּישָׁן
Transliteration: Dîyshân
Pronunciation: dee-shawn'
Description: another form of דִּישׁוֹן; Dishan, an Edomite; Dishan, Dishon. - Strong's Number: H441
There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַלּוּף
Transliteration: ʼallûwph
Pronunciation: al-loof'
Description: or (shortened) אַלֻּף; from אָלַף; familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow); and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle); captain, duke, (chief) friend, governor, guide, ox. - Strong's Number: H2752
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֹרִי
Transliteration: Chôrîy
Pronunciation: kho-ree'
Description: from חוֹר; cave-dweller or troglodyte; a Chorite or aboriginal Idumaean; Horims, Horites. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H8165
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׂעִיר
Transliteration: Sêʻîyr
Pronunciation: say-eer'
Description: formed like שָׂעִיר; rough; Seir, a mountain of Idumaea and its aboriginal occupants, also one in Palestine; Seir. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H123
There are 188 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱדֹם
Transliteration: ʼĔdôm
Pronunciation: ed-ome'
Description: or (fully) אֱדוֹם ; from אָדֹם; red (see Genesis 25:25); Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him; Edom, Edomites, Idumea.