Genesis 36

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Generations of Esau, Gem 36:1-43.

This venerable document is inserted here, in accord with the uniform plan of the book, to finish up and dispose of the history of Esau before beginning the later and fuller history of Jacob, which is to occupy not only the remainder of Genesis, but also the rest of the Pentateuch. The genealogy is carried as far as the reign of Hadar, (Genesis 36:39,) whose decease is not mentioned, and who was, perhaps, the king of Edom to whom Moses applied for passage through the land. Numbers 20:14. Compare the parallel list in 1 Chronicles 1:35-54. The whole list is divisible into six subdivisions, as follows: (see verse comments)

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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