These are the chiefs of the Horites: Chiefs Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
Parallel translations
- WEB These are the chiefs who came of the Horites: chief Lotan, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,
- KJV These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,
- NKJV These were the chiefs of the Horites: Chief Lotan, Chief Shobal, Chief Zibeon, Chief Anah,
- NASB These are the chiefs descended from the Horites: chief Lotan, chief Shobal, chief Zibeon, chief Anah,
- NLT So these were the leaders of the Horite clans: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
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Quick answer
This restates the chiefs of the Horites by name. It formally lists the clan leaders of Seir's people.
Overview
The Horite chiefs—Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, and Anah—are named again as recognized leaders. Like Esau's line, the Horites were organized under chiefs, showing a settled and structured society. The parallel treatment of both peoples underscores how they merged into the single nation of Edom.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Gen 36:20These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
- 1 Chr 1:38The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.
- 1 Chr 1:41–42The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
- Gen 36:28These are the sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.
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