Genesis 36:3

3 He also married his cousin Basemath, who was the daughter of Ishmael and 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 This is the account of the descendants of Esau (also known as Edom).

2 Esau married two young women from Canaan: Adah, the daughter of Elon the Hittite; and Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite.

3 He also married his cousin Basemath, who was the daughter of Ishmael and the sister of Nebaioth.

4 Adah gave birth to a son named Eliphaz for Esau. Basemath gave birth to a son named Reuel.

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