King James Version:
And these [are] the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this [was that] Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.
Complete Jewish Bible:
The sons of Tziv'on were Ayah and 'Anah. This is the 'Anah who found the hot springs in the desert while pasturing his father Tziv'on's donkeys.
Berean Standard Bible:
These are the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. (This is the Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness as he was pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon.)
American Standard Version:
And these are the children of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah; this is Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Samuel 18:9
- ¶ And Absalom met the servants of David. And Absalom rode upon a mule, and the mule went under the thick boughs of a great oak, and his head caught hold of the oak, and he was taken up between the heaven and the earth; and the mule that [was] under him went away.
1 Kings 1:44
- And the king hath sent with him Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, and they have caused him to ride upon the king's mule:
Deuteronomy 2:10
- The Emims dwelt therein in times past, a people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims;
Leviticus 19:19
- ¶ Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not sow thy field with mingled seed: neither shall a garment mingled of linen and woollen come upon thee.
1 Kings 4:28
- Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where [the officers] were, every man according to his charge.
1 Kings 1:38
- So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David's mule, and brought him to Gihon.
2 Samuel 13:29
- And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H6649
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צִבְעוֹן
Transliteration: Tsibʻôwn
Pronunciation: tsib-one'
Description: from the same as צֶבַע; variegated; Tsibon, an Idumaean; Zibeon. - Strong's Number: H345
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַיָּה
Transliteration: ʼAyâh
Pronunciation: ah-yaw'
Description: the same as אַיָּה; Ajah, the name of two Israelites; Aiah, Ajah. - Strong's Number: H6034
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲנָה
Transliteration: ʻĂnâh
Pronunciation: an-aw'
Description: probably from עָנָה; an answer; Anah, the name of two Edomites and one Edomitess; Anah. - Strong's Number: H4672
There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָצָא
Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. - Strong's Number: H3222
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יֵם
Transliteration: yêm
Pronunciation: yame
Description: from the same as יוֹם; a warm spring; mule. - Strong's Number: H4057
There are 257 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִדְבָּר
Transliteration: midbâr
Pronunciation: mid-bawr'
Description: from דָבַר in the sense of driving; a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs); desert, south, speech, wilderness. - Strong's Number: H7462
There are 144 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָעָה
Transliteration: râʻâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend); [idiom] break, companion, keep company with, devour, eat up, evil entreat, feed, use as a friend, make friendship with, herdman, keep (sheep) (-er), pastor, [phrase] shearing house, shepherd, wander, waste. - Strong's Number: H2543
There are 93 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲמוֹר
Transliteration: chămôwr
Pronunciation: kham-ore'
Description: or (shortened) חֲמֹר; from חָמַר; a male ass (from its dun red); (he) ass. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.
Commentary for Genesis 36:24
Genesis 36:24 is a verse that fits within the broader context of the genealogy of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob (also known as Israel). Esau's descendants are listed in detail in this chapter, providing a historical record of the Edomite lineage. The verse specifically mentions Zibeon, who is one of the chiefs of the Horites, a people group that inhabited the region of Mount Seir, which later became known as Edom.
The children of Zibeon mentioned are Ajah (or Aiah) and Anah. Anah is notable for an event described in the verse: he is the one who found the mules in the wilderness. This brief mention is significant for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it highlights a moment of discovery or perhaps innovation, as mules are a hybrid species resulting from breeding a male donkey with a female horse. Such an event would be noteworthy in a pastoral and agricultural society where domesticated animals were crucial for transportation, labor, and status.
Secondly, the reference to Anah's discovery serves to anchor the biblical narrative within a historical and cultural context, suggesting interactions between different groups and the sharing of knowledge or technology related to animal husbandry. Mules were valued for their strength, endurance, and ability to thrive in harsh conditions, making them superior pack animals.
In summary, Genesis 36:24 is a verse that contributes to the genealogical record of Esau's descendants, emphasizing the lineage of Zibeon and highlighting Anah's significant discovery of mules in the wilderness. This not only provides insight into the domestic practices of the time but also serves to illustrate the interconnectedness of the various peoples and tribes in the region, as well as the importance of animal breeding in their society.
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