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
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