Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 36:43
He is Esau the father of the Edomites - That is, The preceding list contains an account of the posterity of Esau, who was the father of Edom. Thus ends Esau's history; for after this there is no farther account of his life, actions, or death, in the Pentateuch. 1. As Esau is so considerable a person in polemic divinity, it may be necessary, in this place especially, to say something farther of his conduct and character. I have already, in several places, endeavored, and I hope... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 36:43
Duke Magdiel, Duke Iram ,.... Magdiel also, Jerom F23 De loc. Hebrews 3 . fol. 93. B. says, was in the country of Gabalena, formerly possessed by the dukes of Edom; and the Targum of Jonathan says, this duke was called Magdiel from the name of his city, which was a strong "migdal" or tower: and Jarchi's note upon this word is, this is Rome; so the Jewish writers elsewhere say F24 Pirke Eliezer, c. 38. , that Esau had an hundred provinces from Seir to Magdiel; as it is said,... read more