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The Chieftains of Edom
This verse lists the four sons of Reuel, who was Esau's son. Commentators note that this list is taken directly from Genesis 36. These four men—Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah—were recognized as 'chieftains' or clan leaders among the people of Edom, highlighting the organized tribal structure of Esau's descendants.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Chronicles 1:35–42
19th Century
Bishop
The tribes of Esau and Seir, extracted from Genesis 36:0
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 1:37
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 1:35).
Matthew Henry
On 1 Chronicles 1:28–54
17th Century
Minister
The genealogy is from this point confined to the posterity of Abraham. From reading these lists of names, let us take the opportunity to think of t…