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and Basemath, Ishmael`s daughter, sister of Nebaioth.
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A Tale of Two Names
Commentators note that Basemath, Ishmael's daughter, is called Mahalath in Genesis 28:9. Most scholars believe Mahalath is the original name and that 'Basemath' is likely a very ancient scribal error that has been preserved in the main Hebrew text. This clarifies a potential point of confusion for readers.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
אהלבמה 'ohŏlı̂ybâmâh — Oholibamah, “tent of the high place.” ענה ‛ǎnâh, ‘Anah, “answering.” צבעון …
19th Century
Anglican
Bashemath Ishmael’s daughter, sister of Nebajoth. —The Samaritan text reads Mahalath here, and in Genesis 36:4,[Reference Genesis …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Bashemath, Ishmael's daughter, sister of Nebaioth The eldest son of Ishmael, see (Genesis 28:9); called t…
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