Genesis 36:15

These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,

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This verse speaks in the wider setting of creation and fall as Genesis unfolds its message.

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This thought runs through Genesis 36:15-16.

Genesis 36:15 Genesis 36:16

Kenaz Person: Hunter. (1. ) One of the sons of Eliphaz, the son of Esau. He became the chief of an Edomitish tribe ( Gen. 36:11 , 15, 42). (2. ) Caleb’s younger brother, and father of Othniel.
Omar Person: Eloquent, the son of Eliphaz, who was Esau’s eldest son ( Gen. 36:11-15 ).