Genesis 36:3

3 and Basmath the daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.

Genesis 36:3 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 36:3

And Bashemath, Ishmael's daughter, sister of Nebaioth
The eldest son of Ishmael, see ( Genesis 28:9 ) ; called there Mahalath.

Genesis 36:3 In-Context

1 These are the descendants of Esau, that is, Edom.

2 Esau married Canaanite women: Adah the daughter of the Hittite Elon; Oholibamah the daughter of Anah son of the Hittite Zibeon,

3 and Basmath the daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth.

4 Adah gave birth to Eliphaz for Esau, Basemath gave birth to Reuel,

5 and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are Esau's sons born to him in the land of Canaan.