Genesis 36
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6–8 Because of the large number of livestock that Jacob and Esau possessed, they could not share the same semi-arid land. Even before Jacob’s return to Canaan, Esau had moved to Seir, a barren, hilly region southeast of Canaan.
9–19 These verses list the descendants of Esau, the father of the Edomites in the hill country of Seir (verse 9). Notice that verses 15–18, which concern the chiefs among Esau’s descendants, are basically a repeat of verses 10–14.
20–30 These verses list the descendants of Seir the Horite. One might wonder why all these individuals should be included in the Bible, especially when they were not part of God’s chosen line. The answer is that genealogies were essential for establishing one’s ancestry and legal rights in biblical times. But perhaps we can see a further purpose: God is concerned not only for nations but also for individuals. We don’t know who these people were, but God does. The Bible is above all a history of individuals; God cares about every person born on earth.
31–43 The chapter concludes with a list of the rulers of Edom—that is, Seir.