Genesis 36:25
New International Version
The children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.

New Living Translation
The descendants of Anah were his son, Dishon, and his daughter, Oholibamah.

English Standard Version
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah.

Berean Standard Bible
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.

King James Bible
And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.

New King James Version
These were the children of Anah: Dishon and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.

New American Standard Bible
And these are the children of Anah: Dishon, and Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah.

NASB 1995
These are the children of Anah: Dishon, and Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah.

NASB 1977
And these are the children of Anah: Dishon, and Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah.

Legacy Standard Bible
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah.

Amplified Bible
The children of Anah are these: Dishon and Oholibamah [Esau’s wife], the daughter of Anah.

Christian Standard Bible
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.

American Standard Version
And these are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah.

Contemporary English Version
Anah's children were Dishon and Oholibamah.

English Revised Version
And these are the children of Anah; Dishon and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
These were the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah, daughter of Anah.

International Standard Version
Anah's children were Dishon and Anah's daughter Oholibamah.

Majority Standard Bible
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.

NET Bible
These were the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah.

New Heart English Bible
These are the sons of Anah: Dishon, and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.

World English Bible
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And these [are] sons of Anah: Dishon, and Aholibamah daughter of Anah.

Young's Literal Translation
And these are sons of Anah: Dishon, and Aholibamah daughter of Anah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And these the sons of Anah: Dishon, and Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he had a son Dison, and a daughter Oolibama.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he had a son Dishon, and a daughter Oholibamah.

New American Bible
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah, daughter of Anah.

New Revised Standard Version
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And these are sons of Ana: Dishun, Ahlibama.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And these are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah the daughter of Anah.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And these are the sons of Ana; Deson - and Olibema was daughter of Ana.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Chiefs of Edom
24These are the sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. (This is the Anah who found the hot springs in the wilderness as he was pasturing the donkeys of his father Zibeon.) 25These are the children of Anah: Dishon and Oholibamah daughter of Anah. 26These are the sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.…

Cross References
Genesis 25:13-16
These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. ...

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 26:34-35
When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. / And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah.

Genesis 36:2-3
Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.

Genesis 36:12
Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah.

Genesis 36:40-43
These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, / Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, / Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, ...

1 Chronicles 1:35-37
The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. / The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek. / The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.

1 Chronicles 1:43-54
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. / When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. ...

Exodus 15:15
Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away,

Deuteronomy 2:4-5
and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. / Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession.

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.

Joshua 24:4
and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave Esau Mount Seir to possess, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt.

1 Samuel 14:47
After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them.

1 Kings 11:14-17
Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.

Dishon.

Genesis 36:21
And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

Anah.

Genesis 36:2,5,14,18
Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite; …

1 Chronicles 1:41
The sons of Anah; Dishon. And the sons of Dishon; Amram, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran.

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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.














These are the children of Anah:
Anah is a significant figure in the genealogy of Esau, the brother of Jacob. The mention of Anah's children highlights the continuation of Esau's lineage, which is important for understanding the development of the Edomite nation. Anah is also noted for discovering hot springs in the wilderness, which is a detail that connects him to the land and its resources. This genealogy underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations, as Esau's descendants become the Edomites.

Dishon:
Dishon is one of the sons of Anah and is part of the Horite clan. The Horites were a group of people who lived in the region of Seir before the Edomites. This connection to the Horites indicates a blending of cultures and peoples in the region, which is a common theme in the Old Testament. Dishon's name, meaning "thresher," may symbolize strength or productivity, traits valued in ancient cultures. The mention of Dishon in the genealogy emphasizes the integration and influence of different tribes in the development of the Edomite nation.

and Oholibamah daughter of Anah:
Oholibamah is a notable figure as she is one of Esau's wives, and her inclusion in the genealogy highlights the intermarriage between Esau's descendants and the Horites. Her name, meaning "tent of the high place," suggests a connection to worship or religious practices, which may reflect the syncretism present in the region. Oholibamah's role as a matriarch in Esau's line is significant, as it demonstrates the importance of women in the transmission of heritage and the establishment of family lines. Her presence in the genealogy also serves to illustrate the fulfillment of God's promise to make Esau a great nation, despite his separation from the covenant line of Jacob.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Anah
A descendant of Seir the Horite, Anah is noted in the genealogies of Esau's descendants. Anah is a significant figure in the lineage of the Edomites.

2. Dishon
One of the sons of Anah, Dishon is part of the Horite chiefs, a group of leaders in the region of Seir.

3. Oholibamah
The daughter of Anah, Oholibamah is also mentioned as one of Esau's wives, indicating her importance in the Edomite lineage.

4. Seir
A mountainous region inhabited by the Horites, later associated with the Edomites, descendants of Esau.

5. Edomites
The descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, who settled in the region of Seir and became a significant nation in biblical history.
Teaching Points
Genealogies and God's Sovereignty
The genealogies in Genesis remind us of God's sovereign plan through history. Each name and lineage has a purpose in the unfolding of God's redemptive account.

The Importance of Heritage
Understanding our spiritual heritage can provide insight into our identity and purpose. Just as the Edomites had a distinct lineage, Christians have a spiritual lineage through Christ.

Interconnectedness of Scripture
The genealogies demonstrate the interconnectedness of biblical accounts. Recognizing these connections can deepen our understanding of God's work throughout history.

Legacy and Influence
The lives and choices of individuals like Anah and his descendants had lasting impacts. Our actions and decisions can influence future generations, encouraging us to live faithfully.Verse 25. - And the children of Anah - the brother of Zibeon (ver. 20) - were these; Dishon, - named after his uncle (ver. 21) and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah. This Aholibamah was not Esau's wife, but the cousin of Esau's wife's father.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
These
וְאֵ֥לֶּה (wə·’êl·leh)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

are the children
בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Anah:
עֲנָ֖ה (‘ă·nāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6034: Anah -- two Horites

Dishon
דִּשֹׁ֑ן (di·šōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1787: Dishon -- two Edomites

and Oholibamah
וְאָהֳלִיבָמָ֖ה (wə·’ā·ho·lî·ḇā·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 173: Oholibamah -- 'tent of the high place', wife of Esau, also an Edomite leader

daughter
בַּת־ (baṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of Anah.
עֲנָֽה׃ (‘ă·nāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6034: Anah -- two Horites


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