Genesis 36:9

9 And these [are] the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites, in mount Seir:

Genesis 36:9 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 36:9

And these are the generations of Esau
Or the posterity of Esau, his children and grandchildren, as before and hereafter related: the father of the Edomites in Mount Seir;
from whom they of that mountain and in the adjacent country had the name of Edomites or Idumeans.

Genesis 36:9 In-Context

7 For their riches were more than that they might dwell together: and the land wherein they were strangers could not sustain them, because of their cattle.

8 Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau [is] Edom.

9 And these [are] the generations of Esau the father of the Edomites, in mount Seir:

10 These [are] the names of Esau's sons; Eliphaz the son of Adah the wife of Esau, Reuel the son of Bashemath the wife of Esau.

11 And the sons of Eliphaz were, Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.