Genesis 36:21
New International Version
Dishon, Ezer and Dishan. These sons of Seir in Edom were Horite chiefs.

New Living Translation
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These were the Horite clan leaders, the descendants of Seir, who lived in the land of Edom.

English Standard Version
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan; these are the chiefs of the Horites, the sons of Seir in the land of Edom.

Berean Standard Bible
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.

King James Bible
And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

New King James Version
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These were the chiefs of the Horites, the sons of Seir, in the land of Edom.

New American Standard Bible
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These are the chiefs descended from the Horites, the sons of Seir in the land of Edom.

NASB 1995
and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan. These are the chiefs descended from the Horites, the sons of Seir in the land of Edom.

NASB 1977
and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan. These are the chiefs descended from the Horites, the sons of Seir in the land of Edom.

Legacy Standard Bible
and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan. These are the chiefs descended from the Horites, the sons of Seir in the land of Edom.

Amplified Bible
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These are the chiefs of the Horites, the sons of Seir in the land of Edom.

Christian Standard Bible
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These are the chiefs among the Horites, the sons of Seir, in the land of Edom.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These are the chiefs of the Horites, the sons of Seir, in the land of Edom.

American Standard Version
and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan: these are the chiefs that came of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

Contemporary English Version
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan.

English Revised Version
and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan: these are the dukes that came of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These Horite tribal leaders were the sons of Seir in Edom.

International Standard Version
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These were the tribal leaders who descended from the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the territory of Edom.

Majority Standard Bible
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.

NET Bible
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These were the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom.

New Heart English Bible
and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan. These are the chiefs of the Horites, the sons of Seir in the land of Edom.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

World English Bible
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These are the chiefs who came of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan; these [are] chiefs of the Horites, sons of Seir, in the land of Edom.

Young's Literal Translation
and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan; these are chiefs of the Horites, sons of Seir, in the land of Edom.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Dishon and Ezer, and Dishan: these the chiefs of the Horites the sons of Seir in the land of Adam.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Dison, and Eser, and Disan. These are dukes of the Horrites, the sons of Seir in the land of Edom.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan. These were the leaders of the Horites, the sons of Seir, in the land of Edom.

New American Bible
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan; those are the clans of the Horites, sons of Seir in the land of Edom.

New Revised Standard Version
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan; these are the clans of the Horites, the sons of Seir in the land of Edom.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan; these are the chiefs of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Deeshun and Atsar and Deeshan; these are the Princes of Khorites, sons of Seir in the land of Adum.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan. These are the chiefs that came of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and Deson, and Asar, and Rison. These are the chiefs of the Chorrhite, the son of Seir, in the land of Edom.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Chiefs of Edom
20These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, 21Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom. 22The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 1:38-42
The sons of Seir: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. / The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. / The sons of Shobal: Alvan, Manahath, Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. The sons of Zibeon: Aiah and Anah. ...

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.

Numbers 20:14-21
From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, / how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, / and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. ...

Obadiah 1:6-9
But how Esau will be pillaged, his hidden treasures sought out! / All the men allied with you will drive you to the border; the men at peace with you will deceive and overpower you. Those who eat your bread will set a trap for you without your awareness of it. / In that day, declares the LORD, will I not destroy the wise men of Edom and the men of understanding in the mountains of Esau? ...

Jeremiah 49:7-22
Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? / Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. / If grape gatherers came to you, would they not leave some gleanings? Were thieves to come in the night, would they not steal only what they wanted? ...

Ezekiel 25:12-14
This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’

Amos 1:11-12
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. / So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.”

Malachi 1:2-4
“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” / Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever.

Romans 9:10-13
Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. / Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand, / not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” ...

Hebrews 12:16-17
See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright. / For you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected. He could find no ground for repentance, though he sought the blessing with tears.

Isaiah 34:5-6
When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom.

Isaiah 63:1-6
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ...

Lamentations 4:21-22
So rejoice and be glad, O Daughter of Edom, you who dwell in the land of Uz. Yet the cup will pass to you as well; you will get drunk and expose yourself. / O Daughter of Zion, your punishment is complete; He will not prolong your exile. But He will punish your iniquity, O Daughter of Edom; He will expose your sins.

Psalm 137:7
Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!”


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Genesis 36:21
And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.

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Genesis 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.














Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan
These names represent individuals who were leaders or chiefs among the Horites. The repetition of similar names like Dishon and Dishan may indicate common naming practices or familial connections within the Horite community. The name "Dishon" is derived from the Hebrew root "דִּישׁוֹן" (Dishon), which can mean "antelope" or "gazelle," suggesting swiftness or grace. "Ezer" comes from the Hebrew "עֵזֶר" (Ezer), meaning "help" or "aid," indicating a role of support or strength. "Dishan" is similar to Dishon, possibly a variant or diminutive form, emphasizing the importance of these individuals within their society.

these were the chiefs of the Horites
The term "chiefs" in Hebrew is "אַלּוּפִים" (alluphim), which can also mean "leaders" or "commanders." This indicates a structured society with recognized leadership roles. The Horites were an ancient people who lived in the region of Seir before the Edomites. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Horites were a non-Semitic people, possibly related to the Hurrians, known for their distinct culture and influence in the region. The mention of "chiefs" highlights the organized nature of their society and their significance in the historical narrative of the region.

the sons of Seir
"Seir" refers to both a person and a region. Seir, as a person, is considered the ancestor of the Horites, and the name means "hairy" or "shaggy" in Hebrew, "שֵׂעִיר" (Se'ir). This could describe the rugged, mountainous terrain of the region or the physical characteristics of its inhabitants. The "sons of Seir" implies a lineage or clan system, emphasizing the familial and tribal connections that were central to the identity and governance of the Horites.

in the land of Edom
"Edom" is derived from the Hebrew "אֱדוֹם" (Edom), meaning "red," likely referring to the red sandstone terrain of the region or the reddish appearance of Esau, the ancestor of the Edomites. The land of Edom is located south of the Dead Sea, a region known for its strategic trade routes and mineral wealth. The mention of Edom situates the Horites within the broader narrative of the descendants of Esau, highlighting the interconnectedness of the peoples and the fulfillment of God's promises regarding the nations descending from Abraham.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Dishon,
וְדִשׁ֥וֹן (wə·ḏi·šō·wn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1787: Dishon -- two Edomites

Ezer,
וְאֵ֖צֶר (wə·’ê·ṣer)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 687: Ezer -- 'treasure', a chief of the Horites

and Dishan;
וְדִישָׁ֑ן (wə·ḏî·šān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1789: Dishan -- an Edomite

they
אֵ֣לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

are the chiefs
אַלּוּפֵ֧י (’al·lū·p̄ê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 441: Familiar, a friend, gentle, a bullock, a chieftain

of the Horites,
הַחֹרִ֛י (ha·ḥō·rî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2752: Horites -- a Chorite, aboriginal Idumaean

the descendants
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Seir
שֵׂעִ֖יר (śê·‘îr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8165: Seir -- a mountain range in Edom, also its inhabitants, also a mountain in Judah

in the land
בְּאֶ֥רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Edom.
אֱדֽוֹם׃ (’ĕ·ḏō·wm)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 123: The name of a condiment


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