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A Kingdom Now vs. A Kingdom Promised
Matthew Henry notes a powerful spiritual contrast: while Esau's descendants established an earthly kingdom with kings like Bela, God's people were slaves in Egypt. This was a trial of faith, teaching that it is far better to have God's future promises (like Canaan) than to have immediate worldly success (like Mount Seir). Believers are reminded to patiently trust God's timing.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 36:1–43
18th Century
Theologian
אהלבמה 'ohŏlı̂ybâmâh — Oholibamah, “tent of the high place.” ענה ‛ǎnâh, ‘Anah, “answering.” צבעון …
John Gill
On Genesis 36:32
17th Century
Pastor
And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom
His name was not Balac, as the Septuagint version, which may lead to think …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 36:1–40
17th Century
Minister
The records in this chapter show the faithfulness of God to his promise to Abraham. Esau is here called Edom, that name which kept up the remembran…