Genesis 36:43
Context36:43 chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements 1 in the land they possessed. This was Esau, the father of the Edomites.
Genesis 36:8-9
Context36:8 So Esau (also known as Edom) lived in the hill country of Seir. 2
36:9 This is the account of Esau, the father 3 of the Edomites, in the hill country of Seir.
Genesis 36:19
Context36:19 These were the sons of Esau (also known as Edom), and these were their chiefs.


[36:43] 1 tn Or perhaps “territories”; Heb “dwelling places.”
[36:8] 2 tn Traditionally “Mount Seir,” but in this case the expression בְּהַר שֵׂעִיר (bÿhar se’ir) refers to the hill country or highlands of Seir.
[36:9] 3 sn The term father in genealogical records needs to be carefully defined. It can refer to a literal father, a grandfather, a political overlord, or a founder.