Genesis 36:3

3 also Basemath, 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 This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom) and his descendants.

2 Esau chose his wives from the women of Canaan: Adah, daughter of Elon the Hittite; Oholibamah, daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite;

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

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

5 Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau who were born in Canaan.