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.

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This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of creation and fall in Genesis.

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This thought runs through Genesis 36:20-24.

Edom Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Buseira.
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).