Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah. These were grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath. New Living Translation The descendants of Reuel were Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These are the descendants of Esau’s wife Basemath. English Standard Version These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These are the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife. Berean Standard Bible These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath. King James Bible And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife. New King James Version These were the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife. New American Standard Bible And these are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath. NASB 1995 These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah. These were the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath. NASB 1977 And these are the sons of Reuel: Nahath and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah. These were the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath. Legacy Standard Bible These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah. These were the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath. Amplified Bible These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These are the sons of Basemath, Esau’s wife. Christian Standard Bible These are Reuel’s sons: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These are the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath. Holman Christian Standard Bible These are Reuel’s sons: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the sons of Esau’s wife Basemath. American Standard Version And these are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Basemath, Esau's wife. English Revised Version And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Basemath Esau's wife. GOD'S WORD® Translation These were Reuel's sons: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the grandsons of Esau's wife Basemath. International Standard Version Reuel's sons were Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the sons of Esau's wife Basemath. Majority Standard Bible These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esau?s wife Basemath. NET Bible These were the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the sons of Esau's wife Basemath. New Heart English Bible These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the sons of Basemath, Esau?s wife. Webster's Bible Translation And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife. World English Bible These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the descendants of Basemath, Esau’s wife. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd these [are] sons of Reuel: Nahath and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah; these were sons of Bashemath wife of Esau. Young's Literal Translation And these are sons of Reuel: Nahath and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah; these were sons of Bashemath wife of Esau. Smith's Literal Translation And these the sons of Reuel; Nahath and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath, Emu's wife. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sons of Rahuel were Nahath and Zara, Samma and Meza. These were the sons of Basemath the wife of Esau. Catholic Public Domain Version And the sons of Reuel were Nahath and Zerah, Shammah and Mizzah. These are the sons of Basemath, the wife of Esau. New American Bible These were the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. Those were the sons of Basemath, the wife of Esau. New Revised Standard Version These were the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the sons of Esau’s wife, Basemath. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd these are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah; these were the sons of Bismath, Esau's wife. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these are the sons of Ruil: Nakhath and Zarakh and Shama and Maza; these are the sons of Besmath the wife of Esau. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And these are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. These were the sons of Basemath Esau's wife. Brenton Septuagint Translation And these are the sons of Raguel; Nachoth, Zare, Some, and Moze. These were the sons of Basemath, wife of Esau. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Esau's Descendants…12Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah. 13These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath. 14These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah (daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon) whom she bore to Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 1:36 The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek. 1 Chronicles 1:37 The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. Genesis 25:13-16 These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. ... Genesis 28:9 Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had. Genesis 36:12 Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah. Genesis 36:14 These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah (daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon) whom she bore to Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. Genesis 36:18 These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. They are the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah. Genesis 36:40-43 These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, / Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, / Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, ... Exodus 15:15 Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away, Numbers 24:18 Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor. Deuteronomy 2:12 The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.) Deuteronomy 2:22 just as He had done for the descendants of Esau who lived in Seir, when He destroyed the Horites from before them. They drove them out and have lived in their place to this day. 1 Samuel 14:47 After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. 1 Kings 11:14-17 Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ... Psalm 83:6 the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, Treasury of Scripture And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife. Genesis 36:17 And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife. 1 Chronicles 1:37 The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. Jump to Previous Basemath Bas'emath Bashemath Basmath Children Esau Esau's Grandsons Mizzah Nahath Reuel Reu'el Shammah Wife ZerahJump to Next Basemath Bas'emath Bashemath Basmath Children Esau Esau's Grandsons Mizzah Nahath Reuel Reu'el Shammah Wife ZerahGenesis 36 1. Esau's three wives.6. His removal to mount Seir. 9. His sons. 15. The dukes which descended of his sons. 20. The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite. 24. Anah finds mules. 31. The kings of Edom. 40. The dukes that descended of Esau. These are the sons of Reuel: Reuel is a significant figure as he is a son of Esau, the brother of Jacob. This lineage highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations. Reuel's name means "friend of God," which may indicate a positive relationship with the divine, despite Esau's complex history with Jacob. The mention of Reuel's sons emphasizes the continuation of Esau's line, which is important in understanding the broader narrative of the Edomites, who are descendants of Esau. Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: They are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath: Persons / Places / Events 1. ReuelReuel is the son of Esau and Basemath. His name means "friend of God" in Hebrew, indicating a possible positive relationship or standing. 2. Nahath One of Reuel's sons. The name Nahath can mean "rest" or "quiet," suggesting a peaceful or stable character. 3. Zerah Another son of Reuel. Zerah means "rising" or "shining," which could imply prominence or significance. 4. Shammah Also a son of Reuel. Shammah means "astonishment" or "desolation," which might reflect a significant event or characteristic associated with him. 5. Mizzah The last son of Reuel mentioned. Mizzah means "fear" or "terror," possibly indicating a formidable presence or influence. Teaching Points Understanding Lineage and LegacyThe genealogies in the Bible, such as those in Genesis 36, remind us of the importance of family heritage and the impact of our ancestors on our lives. Reflect on how your family history shapes your identity and faith journey. God's Sovereignty in History The descendants of Esau, including Reuel and his sons, play a role in God's overarching plan. Recognize that God is sovereign over history and uses all people and nations to fulfill His purposes. The Consequences of Choices Esau's choice to marry Canaanite women, including Basemath, had long-term implications for his descendants. Consider how your decisions today can affect future generations and strive to make choices that honor God. The Complexity of Relationships The relationship between Jacob and Esau, and their descendants, illustrates the complexity of familial and national relationships. Seek to resolve conflicts and pursue peace in your relationships, trusting God to work through them.Verse 13. - And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, - Nachath, "Going down" - and Zerah, - or Zerach, "Rising" - Shammah, - Wasting (Gesenius, Murphy); "Fame, "Renown" (Furst) - and Mizzah: - "Trepidation" (Gesenius); "Fear," "Sprinkling" (Murphy); if from mazaz, "Fear, if from nazah, "Joy" (Furst) - these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Theseוְאֵ֙לֶּה֙ (wə·’êl·leh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those the sons בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Reuel: רְעוּאֵ֔ל (rə·‘ū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7467: Reuel -- 'friend of God', Moses' father-in-law, also an Edomite, a Gadite, and a Benjamite Nahath, נַ֥חַת (na·ḥaṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5184: Nahath -- an Edomite, also two Israelites Zerah, וָזֶ֖רַח (wā·ze·raḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2226: Zerah -- three Israelites, also an Edomite, also an Ethiopian Shammah, שַׁמָּ֣ה (šam·māh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8048: Shammah -- an Edomite, also several Israelites and Mizzah. וּמִזָּ֑ה (ū·miz·zāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4199: Mizzah They אֵ֣לֶּ֣ה (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those are הָי֔וּ (hā·yū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the grandsons בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Esau’s עֵשָֽׂו׃ (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6215: Esau -- oldest son of Isaac wife אֵ֥שֶׁת (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female Basemath. בָשְׂמַ֖ת (ḇā·śə·maṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1315: Basemath -- 'perfume', a wife of Esau, also a daughter of Solomon Links Genesis 36:13 NIVGenesis 36:13 NLT Genesis 36:13 ESV Genesis 36:13 NASB Genesis 36:13 KJV Genesis 36:13 BibleApps.com Genesis 36:13 Biblia Paralela Genesis 36:13 Chinese Bible Genesis 36:13 French Bible Genesis 36:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 36:13 These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath (Gen. 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