And the sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Lotan’s sister was Timna.
Parallel translations
- WEB The children of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Lotan’s sister was Timna.
- KJV And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.
- BSB The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.
- NASB And the sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan’s sister was Timna.
- NLT The descendants of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Lotan’s sister was named Timna.
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Quick answer
This names the children of Lotan and notes that his sister was Timna. It links the Horite line to Esau's family by marriage.
Overview
Lotan's sons Hori and Heman are listed, along with his sister Timna. This Timna appears to connect the Horite line to Esau's family, since a Timna bore Amalek (36:12). The detail shows how thoroughly Esau's descendants intermingled with the people of Seir, blending two lineages into one nation.
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- 1 Chr 1:39The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam; and Timna was Lotan’s sister.
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