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Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Genesis 36:1-43

Chapter 36Now in chapter thirty-six, we're not going to bother to go into it in any detail because in it we have the generations of Esau. And they are given in chapter thirty-six just to drop out of the picture. But just to show you the descendants of Esau, the Scripture lists their names and all here in chapter thirty-six. The generations of Esau, who is Edom ( Genesis 36:1 ). Which means red, and he was the father of the Edomites. In verse six, it says, And Esau took his wives, and his sons,... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 36:1-43

Genesis 36:1. The generations. The critics complain of the difficulties in this genealogy, arising from the same person having two names, a custom common to many nations. The ancients assumed new titles on propitious events. Genesis 36:2. Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon; that is, grand daughter or descendant, it being the manner of the ancients to trace their line back to a prince. Genesis 36:3. Bashemath. She is called Mahalath in Genesis 28:9. Genesis 36:4.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 36:1-43

Genesis 36:1-43Now these are the generations of Esau, who is EdomThe history of the generations of EsauI.WE SEE HOW THE PROMISES OF GOD CONCERNING ESAU WERE FULFILLED. Temporal prosperity. II. WE LEARN WHAT IS THE PRINCIPLE UPON WHICH OLD TESTAMENT HISTORY IS WRITTEN. This chapter is a kind of leave-taking of Esau and his posterity. The stream of sacred history leads on to the Messiah, the flower and perfection of our human race. Scripture history is written upon this principle--that it was... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 36:7

Genesis 36:7For their riches were moreRiches cannot secure happiness“I wish I were rich, I would buy everything,” cried Charlie.“The sun, moon, and stars?” inquired William. “No; everything that can be had for money.” “That’s not happiness,” said William. “Get your hat, Charlie, and come with me to Mr. Morrison’s,” said his father. “Oh, please not, papa, he is such a disagreeable, miserable old man, with his cross looks and gouty foot, hobbling about and groaning.” “I think you would like to... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 36:1

Gen 36:1 Now these [are] the generations of Esau, who [is] Edom. Ver. 1. Who is Edom. ] The name and note of his profaneness. A stigmatical Belialist. It were a happiness to the wicked, if they might be forgotten. Ecc 8:10 read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 36:4

Gen 36:4 And Adah bare to Esau Eliphaz; and Bashemath bare Reuel; Ver. 4. Eliphaz. ] Job’s friend, say some: a good man; but much mistaken in Job, whom he so sharply censures. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 36:6

Gen 36:6 And Esau took his wives, and his sons, and his daughters, and all the persons of his house, and his cattle, and all his beasts, and all his substance, which he had got in the land of Canaan; and went into the country from the face of his brother Jacob. Ver. 6. From the face of his brother Jacob. ] Or, Before the coming of his brother Jacob; by a special providence of God, to make room for the right heir. It is he that "determineth the bounds of our habitations." Act 17:26 It was he... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 36:7

Gen 36:7 For their riches were more than that they might dwell together; and the land wherein they were strangers could not bear them because of their cattle. Ver. 7. For their riches were more, &c. ] And besides, mount Seir was more fit for a hunter. A good ease it was to Jacob, who had little joy in his neighbourhood. "God will not take the ungodly by the hand"; Job 8:20 , marg. no more will his people. When they are forced to be in ill company, they cry, "Oh that I had the wings of a... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 36:11

Gen 36:11 And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz. Ver. 11. And the sons of Eliphaz. ] See here the fulfilling of God’s predictions and promises, even to an Esau. Will he be wanting to his obedient people? read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 36:20

Gen 36:20 These [are] the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, Ver. 20. These are the sons of Seir. ] Esau was by marriage allied to this Seir: for he married his niece Aholibamah: Gen 36:2 yet the children of Esau chased away the Horims of Seir, and dwelt in their stead in mount Seir. Deu 2:12 Wicked men are void of natural affection, in their pursuit of profit or preferment; Abimelech, Absalom, Athaliah, for instance; and that Amida, son... read more

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