Genesis 36:3

3 and Basemath, the daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. ¹

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, also called Edom.

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

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

4 Adah bore Eliphaz; Basemath bore Reuel;

5 and Oholibamah bore Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. All these sons were born to Esau in the land of Canaan.

Cross References

• 1. 36.3Genesis 28.9.