Genesis 36:15
Arabic SAB (الكتاب الشريف)
وَهَؤُلَاءِ هُمْ رُؤَسَاءُ قَبَائِلِ بَنِي الْعِيصَ، أَبْنَاءُ أَلِيفَازَ بِكْرِ الْعِيصَ: الرُّؤَسَاءُ هُمْ تِيمَانُ وَأُومَارُ وَصَفُو وَقَنَازُ وَقُورَحُ وَجَعْثَامُ وَعَمَالِيقُ. وَهُمْ رُؤَسَاءُ الْقَبَائِلِ مِنْ نَسْلِ أَلِيفَازَ فِي بِلَادِ أَدُومَ. وَهُمْ أَحْفَادُ عَايدَةَ. وَأَبْنَاءُ رَعُوئِيلَ ابْنِ الْعِيصَ: الرُّؤَسَاءُ هُمْ نَحَثُ وَزَارَحُ وَشَمَّةُ وَمِزَّةُ. وَهُمْ رُؤَسَاءُ الْقَبَائِلِ مِنْ نَسْلِ رَعُوئِيلَ فِي بِلَادِ أَدُومَ. وَهُمْ أَحْفَادُ بَسْمَةَ. وَأَبْنَاءُ أَهُولِيبَامَةَ زَوْجَةِ الْعِيصَ: الرُّؤَسَاءُ هُمْ يَعُوشُ وَيَعْلَامُ وَقُورَحُ. وَهُمْ رُؤَسَاءُ الْقَبَائِلِ مِنْ نَسْلِ أَهُولِيبَامَةَ بِنْتِ عَنَى زَوْجَةِ الْعِيصَ. فَهَؤُلَاءِ كُلُّهُمْ أَبْنَاءُ الْعِيصَ، أَيْ أَدُومَ، وَهَؤُلَاءِ هُمْ رُؤَسَاءُ قَبَائِلِهِمْ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse lists the leaders, called 'dukes,' among the descendants of Esau. The dukes mentioned here are the sons of Eliphaz, who was Esau's firstborn son. The key message is about the lineage and leadership among Esau's descendants.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a big family reunion, and some of your cousins are chosen to be in charge of different groups. This verse is like that, but for Esau's family, where his grandchildren are in charge of different groups of people.
Historical Background
The Book of Genesis was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It was written for the Israelites as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. The cultural setting was that of the ancient Near East, where genealogies and lists of leaders were important for understanding family ties and political structure.
Living It Out Today
In a modern scenario, consider how leadership roles are often passed down within families or communities. Just as the sons of Eliphaz were chosen as leaders among Esau's people, we might see this in families where older generations groom younger ones for leadership roles.
Topics
genealogyleadershipdescendantsfamily tiesancient historyEsau
Related Verses
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the dukes mentioned in this verse?
The dukes are mentioned to show the organizational structure and leadership within Esau's descendants, highlighting the importance of lineage and leadership roles.
Who is Eliphaz?
Eliphaz is the firstborn son of Esau and his wife Adah. He is a key figure in the genealogy of Esau's descendants.
How does this relate to Esau's relationship with Jacob?
This verse provides context about Esau's lineage, which can be compared with Jacob's lineage, showing the different paths their families took after their father Isaac.
What can we learn about leadership from this verse?
From this verse, we can learn that leadership roles are often tied to family lineage and that leaders can play significant roles in organizing and guiding communities.