Aholibamah is a figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogies and narratives concerning the descendants of Esau, the brother of Jacob. Her account is primarily found in the Book of Genesis, where she is identified as one of Esau's wives. The name "Aholibamah" is of Hebrew origin, and it is often interpreted to mean "tent of the high place" or "my tent is exalted."

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 36:2-3 : "Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth."

2. 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."

3. Genesis 36:18 : "These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: chief Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah."

Genealogical Context:

Aholibamah is noted as a daughter of Anah and a granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite. Her marriage to Esau, a significant patriarchal figure, places her within the lineage of the Edomites, a group often mentioned in the context of Israel's history. The Edomites are descendants of Esau, and Aholibamah's children with Esau—Jeush, Jalam, and Korah—are listed among the chiefs of Edom, indicating their prominence within the tribal structure.

Cultural and Historical Significance:

Aholibamah's inclusion in the genealogical records highlights the intermarriage between Esau's line and the Canaanite tribes, which is a recurring theme in the patriarchal narratives. This intermarriage is often viewed within the broader biblical context as a point of divergence between Esau's descendants and the chosen line of Jacob, from whom the Israelites descend.

The mention of Aholibamah and her offspring as "chiefs" underscores the political and social structures of the time, where tribal leadership and familial alliances played crucial roles in the survival and prosperity of a group. Her children’s status as chiefs suggests that Aholibamah herself held a position of influence within the family and the broader community.

Theological Implications:

From a theological perspective, Aholibamah's account is part of the larger narrative of God's providence and the unfolding of His plan through the patriarchs. While Esau's line is not the chosen line through which the covenant promises are fulfilled, the record of his descendants, including Aholibamah, serves to illustrate the breadth of God's creation and the diverse paths of human history under His sovereignty.

Aholibamah's presence in the biblical text also serves as a reminder of the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which God's purposes are worked out through various familial and tribal dynamics. Her account, though brief, is a testament to the intricate tapestry of biblical history and the enduring legacy of the patriarchal narratives.Aholibamah

my tabernacle is exalted

Tent of the height, the name given to Judith, the daughter of Beeri = Anah (Genesis 26:34; 36:2), when she became the wife of Esau. A district among the mountains of Edom, probably near Mount Hor, was called after her name, or it may be that she received her name from the district. From her descended three tribes of Edomites, founded by her three sons. AHOLIBAMAH

a-ho-li-ba'-ma. See OHOLIBAMAH.

173. Oholibamah -- "tent of the high place," wife of Esau, also an ...
... Aholibamah. From 'ohel and bamah; tent of (the) height; Oholibamah, a wife of Esau --
Aholibamah. see HEBREW 'ohel. see HEBREW bamah. 172, 173. ...
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Concerning the Sons of Isaac, Esau and Jacob; of their Nativity ...
... sons of Isaac, whom the father principally loved, was now come to the age of forty
years, he married Adah, the daughter of Helon, and Aholibamah, the daughter ...
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Aholibamah (7 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. AHOLIBAMAH. a-ho-li-ba'-ma. See OHOLIBAMAH.
Multi-Version Concordance Aholibamah (7 Occurrences). ...
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Jaalam (4 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Concealer, the second of Esau's three sons by Aholibamah
(Genesis 36:5, 14). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JAALAM. ...
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Anah (10 Occurrences)
... (2.) One of the two sons of Zibeon the Horite, and father of Esau's wife Aholibamah
(Genesis 36:18, 24). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ANAH. ...
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Duke (14 Occurrences)
... Genesis 36:18 And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau's wife; duke Jeush, duke
Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter ...
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Dukes (14 Occurrences)
... Genesis 36:18 And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau's wife; duke Jeush, duke
Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter ...
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Aholibah (5 Occurrences)

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Bare (250 Occurrences)
... Genesis 36:5 And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons
of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan. (KJV ASV). ...
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Descendants (326 Occurrences)
... (WBS). Genesis 36:18 And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau's wife; duke Jeush,
duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes, descendants of Aholibamah the ...
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Korah (51 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Ice, hail. (1.) The third son of Esau, by Aholibamah
(Genesis 36:14; 1 Chronicles 1:35). (2.) A Levite ...
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Jeush (9 Occurrences)
... Assembler. (1.) The oldest of Esau's three sons by Aholibamah (Genesis 36:5, 14,
18). (2.) A son of Bilhan, grandson of Benjamin (1 Chronicles 7:10). ...
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