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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Genesis 36:31

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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36:31-39 It is not clear how these kings of Edom were related to Esau. The clans in Edom followed the same pattern of organization as the later tribes of Israel. They eventually chose a king from one of their tribes and carried on a line of succession from him. 36:31 before any king ruled over the Israelites: This editorial note was probably inserted into the text during Israel’s monarchy (see study note on 35:20).
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