Genesis 36:22
New International Version
The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Lotan’s sister was named Timna.

English Standard Version
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.

Berean Standard Bible
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.

King James Bible
And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan's sister was Timna.

New King James Version
And the sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Lotan’s sister was Timna.

New American Standard Bible
And the sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.

NASB 1995
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.

NASB 1977
And the sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.

Legacy Standard Bible
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.

Amplified Bible
The sons of Lotan are Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister is Timna.

Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Timna was Lotan’s sister.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Timna was Lotan’s sister.

American Standard Version
And the children of Lotan were Hori and Heman; and Lotan's sister was Timna.

Contemporary English Version
Lotan's sons were Hori and Heman; his sister was Timna.

English Revised Version
And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan's sister was Timna.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Lotan's sister was Timna.

Good News Translation
Lotan was the ancestor of the clans of Hori and Heman. (Lotan had a sister named Timna.)

International Standard Version
Lotan's children were Hori and Hemam. Lotan's sister was Timna.

Majority Standard Bible
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan?s sister.

NET Bible
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Homam; Lotan's sister was Timna.

New Heart English Bible
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Lotan?s sister was Timna.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the children of Lotan were Hori, and Heman: and Lotan's sister was Timna.

World English Bible
The children of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Lotan’s sister was Timna.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the sons of Lotan are Hori and Heman; and a sister of Lotan [is] Timna.

Young's Literal Translation
And the sons of Lotan are Hori and Heman; and a sister of Lotan is Timna.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sons of Lotan were Hori and Heman; and Lotan's sister Timna.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Lotan had sons: Hori and Heman. And the sister of Lotan was Thamna.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now Lotan produced sons: Hori and Heman. But the sister of Lotan was Timna.

New American Bible
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam, and Lotan’s sister was Timna.

New Revised Standard Version
The sons of Lotan were Hori and Heman; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the sons of Lotan were Hori and Heman; and Lotan's sister was Timna.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And there were the sons of Lutan: Khori and Humam and the sister of Lutan, Tamna.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan's sister was Timna.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the sons of Lotan were Chorrhi and Haeman; and the sister of Lotan, Thamna.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Chiefs of Edom
21Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom. 22The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. 23These are the sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 1:39
The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.

Deuteronomy 2:12
The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.)

Deuteronomy 2:22
just as He had done for the descendants of Esau who lived in Seir, when He destroyed the Horites from before them. They drove them out and have lived in their place to this day.

Numbers 20:14-21
From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, / how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, / and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. ...

Obadiah 1:6
But how Esau will be pillaged, his hidden treasures sought out!

Jeremiah 49:10
But I will strip Esau bare; I will uncover his hiding places, and he will be unable to conceal himself. His descendants will be destroyed along with his relatives and neighbors, and he will be no more.

Ezekiel 25:12-14
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’

Amos 1:11-12
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. / So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.”

Malachi 1:2-4
“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” / Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever.

Romans 9:13
So it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”

Hebrews 12:16-17
See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright. / For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.

Genesis 25:30
He said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am famished.” (That is why he was also called Edom.)

Genesis 27:41
Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.”

Genesis 28:9
Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.

Genesis 32:3
Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.


Treasury of Scripture

And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan's sister was Timna.

A.

1 Chronicles 1:39
And the sons of Lotan; Hori, and Homam: and Timna was Lotan's sister.

Homan.

Genesis 36:12
And Timna was concubine to Eliphaz Esau's son; and she bare to Eliphaz Amalek: these were the sons of Adah Esau's wife.

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Genesis 36
1. Esau's three wives.
6. His removal to mount Seir.
9. His sons.
15. The dukes which descended of his sons.
20. The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite.
24. Anah finds mules.
31. The kings of Edom.
40. The dukes that descended of Esau.














The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam.
Lotan is identified as a descendant of Seir the Horite, a group of people who lived in the region of Edom before the Edomites. The mention of Lotan's sons, Hori and Hemam, provides insight into the genealogical records of the Horites, who were integrated into the Edomite lineage. The name "Hori" is likely related to the Horites themselves, suggesting a connection to the mountainous region they inhabited. "Hemam" is less clear in meaning but contributes to the understanding of the familial structures in ancient Edom. This genealogy underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations, as the Edomites are descendants of Esau, Abraham's grandson.

Timna was Lotan’s sister.
Timna's mention as Lotan's sister highlights the importance of women in genealogical records, which is less common in ancient texts. Timna is also noted elsewhere as a concubine of Eliphaz, Esau's son, and the mother of Amalek, a significant figure in Israel's history. This connection to Amalek ties Timna to the ongoing narrative of conflict between Israel and the Amalekites, as seen in Exodus 17 and 1 Samuel 15. The inclusion of Timna in this genealogy may also reflect the broader cultural practice of recording significant female figures who played roles in the lineage and history of a people.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Lotan
A descendant of Seir the Horite, Lotan is mentioned as a chief among the Horites. His lineage is significant in the genealogical records of Esau's descendants.

2. Hori
One of Lotan's sons, Hori's name is associated with the Horites, a group of people who lived in the region of Seir before the Edomites.

3. Hemam
Another son of Lotan, Hemam is part of the genealogical record that traces the lineage of the Horites.

4. Timna
Lotan's sister, Timna is notable for being a concubine of Eliphaz, Esau's son, and the mother of Amalek, a significant figure in the history of Israel.

5. Seir
The region where the Horites lived, later inhabited by the descendants of Esau, known as the Edomites.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Genealogy
The genealogical records in Genesis 36 highlight the significance of lineage in understanding God's unfolding plan. Each name and connection serves a purpose in the broader account of Scripture.

God's Sovereignty in History
The displacement of the Horites by Esau's descendants demonstrates God's sovereign hand in the affairs of nations and peoples, fulfilling His promises and purposes.

Interconnectedness of Biblical Characters
The relationships between the Horites and Esau's descendants remind us of the interconnectedness of biblical characters and events, encouraging us to see the Bible as a cohesive account.

Legacy and Influence
Timna's role as the mother of Amalek shows how individuals can have a lasting impact on history, for better or worse. This challenges us to consider the legacy we are leaving behind.

Understanding Our Spiritual Heritage
Just as the Israelites understood their physical lineage, Christians are called to understand their spiritual heritage in Christ, recognizing the continuity of God's redemptive work through history.(22) Timna.--Not the Timna mentioned in Genesis 36:12; for she is here described as sister of Lotan the brother of Zibeon, who was grandfather of Aholibamah, Esau's wife. But the Timna mentioned there was the concubine of Esau's grandson, and junior by four generations.

Verse 22. - And the children of Lotan were Hori - the name of the tribe (ver. 20) - and Hemam: - or, Homam (1 Chronicles 1:39); "Destruction" (Gesenius), "Commotion" (Furst, Murphy) - and Lotan's sister was Timna - probably the concubine of Eliphaz (ver. 12).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The sons
בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Lotan
לוֹטָ֖ן (lō·w·ṭān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3877: Lotan -- a son of Seir

were
וַיִּהְי֥וּ (way·yih·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

Hori
חֹרִ֣י (ḥō·rî)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2753: Chori

and Heman.
וְהֵימָ֑ם (wə·hê·mām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1967: Hemam

Timna
תִּמְנָֽע׃ (tim·nā‘)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8555: Timna -- an Edomite name

was Lotan’s
לוֹטָ֖ן (lō·w·ṭān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3877: Lotan -- a son of Seir

sister.
וַאֲח֥וֹת (wa·’ă·ḥō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister


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