Genesis 36:8-9
Context36:8 So Esau (also known as Edom) lived in the hill country of Seir. 1
36:9 This is the account of Esau, the father 2 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.
Genesis 36:32
Context36:32 Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.


[36:8] 1 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] 2 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.