Lux Domini
The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and Aran.

Study Helps

Interpretation

The genealogy is from hence confined to the posterity of Abraham. Let us take occasion from reading these lists of names, to think of the multitudes that have gone through this world, have done their parts in it, and then quitted it.

Read with

This thought runs through 1 Chronicles 1:40-42.

Glossary

Dishan Person
Antelope, the youngest son of Seir the Horite, head of one of the tribes of Idumaea ( Gen. 36:21 , 28, 30).
Ezer Person
Treasure. (1. ) One of the sons of Seir, the native princes, “dukes,” of Mount Hor ( Gen. 36:21 , 27). (2. ) 1 Chr. 7:21 ; (3. ) 4:4. (4. ) One of the Gadite champions who repaired to David at Ziklag (12:9).