Genesis 36:3

3 and ¹Basemath, Ishmael’s daughter, the 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 generations of Esau (that is, Edom).

2 Esau took his wives from the Canaanites: Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite,

3 and Basemath, Ishmael’s daughter, the sister of Nebaioth.

4 And Adah bore to Esau, Eliphaz; Basemath bore Reuel;

5 and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These are the sons of Esau who were born to him in the land of Canaan.

Cross References

• 1. 36:3 [ch. 28:9]