Genesis 36:40
And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth,
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Adam Clarke
These are the names of the dukes that came of Esau - These dukes did not govern the whole nation of the Idumeans, but they were chiefs in their respective families, in their places - the districts…
By degrees, it seems, the Edomites wormed out the Horites, obtained full possession of the country, and had a government of their own. 1. They were ruled by kings, who governed the whole country, and…
Edomite Chiefs
40. families … places … names This short supplementary list of chiefs consists of names partly tribal, partly local, and partly personal.
duke Timna i.e. the chieftain of Timna; cf.…
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