1 Chronicles 1:52 kjv
Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
1 Chronicles 1:52 nkjv
Chief Aholibamah, Chief Elah, Chief Pinon,
1 Chronicles 1:52 niv
Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,
1 Chronicles 1:52 esv
Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,
1 Chronicles 1:52 nlt
Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,
1 Chronicles 1 52 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Gen 5:1 | This is the book of the generations of Adam... | Shows foundational importance of genealogies. |
| Gen 10:5 | ...From these the coastland peoples spread in their lands... | God's ordering of nations and peoples. |
| Gen 25:30 | Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am famished!” (Therefore his name was called Edom.) | Origin of Edom's name, meaning "red." |
| Gen 36:1 | These are the generations of Esau (that is, Edom). | Introduces the Edomite lineage. |
| Gen 36:15-19 | These are the chiefs of the sons of Esau... | Earlier listing of Edomite chiefs. |
| Gen 36:40-43 | These are the chiefs of Esau, according to their dwelling places, by their names... Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, Magdiel, Iram. These are the chiefs of Edom... | Direct source parallel to 1 Chr 1:51-54. |
| Exod 15:15 | ...then the chiefs of Edom were dismayed... | Mentions "chiefs of Edom" in a historical context. |
| Num 20:14-21 | ...Israel sent messengers to the king of Edom... “Please let us pass through your land...” Edom refused. | Shows initial strained relationship between Israel and Edom. |
| Deut 2:4 | And command the people, saying, "You are about to pass through the territory of your brothers the people of Esau, who live in Seir..." | Establishes the Edomites as Israel's kinsmen. |
| Deut 23:7-8 | “You shall not detest an Edomite, for he is your brother...” | Commands respectful treatment of Edomites. |
| 1 Sam 14:47 | Saul took the kingship over Israel... He fought against all his enemies on every side... against Edom... | Historical conflict with Edom. |
| 2 Sam 8:13-14 | David made a name for himself when he returned from striking down 18,000 Edomites in the Valley of Salt... | David's subjugation of Edom. |
| 1 Ki 11:15-16 | ...when David was in Edom, and Joab the commander of the army went up to bury the slain, he struck down every male in Edom... | Illustrates a period of intense conflict. |
| Ps 60:8 | ...over Edom I will cast my shoe... | Symbolizes complete conquest or claim. |
| Ps 137:7 | Remember, O Lord, against the sons of Edom, the day of Jerusalem... “Lay it bare, lay it bare, down to its foundations!” | Edom's treachery during Jerusalem's fall. |
| Isa 34:5-6 | For my sword has drunk its fill in the heavens; behold, it descends for judgment upon Edom... | Prophecy of divine judgment on Edom. |
| Ezek 25:12-14 | “Thus says the Lord God: ‘Because Edom acted revengefully against the house of Judah...’” | Judgment for Edom's animosity toward Judah. |
| Joel 3:19 | “Egypt shall become a desolation and Edom a desolate wilderness, for the violence done to the people of Judah...” | Prophecy of Edom's future desolation. |
| Amos 1:11 | Thus says the Lord: “For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not revoke the punishment, because he pursued his brother with the sword...” | Divine condemnation for lack of brotherhood. |
| Obad 1:10-14 | “Because of the violence done to your brother Jacob...” | Key prophecy detailing Edom's treachery. |
| Mal 1:2-3 | “Is not Esau Jacob's brother?” declares the Lord. “Yet I have loved Jacob but Esau I have hated. I have laid waste his hill country...” | God's sovereign choice and Edom's destiny. |
| Ezra 2:59-62 | These were the ones who came up from Tel-melah... But they could not prove their father's houses... they were excluded from the priesthood... | Shows importance of verified genealogies for status and role. |
| Neh 7:61-64 | The same importance of clear lineage. | Emphasizes the need for traceable ancestry. |
| Lk 3:23-38 | ...Jesus... being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph... the son of Adam... | The New Testament's embrace of comprehensive genealogies. |
1 Chronicles 1 verses
1 Chronicles 1 52 Meaning
1 Chronicles 1:52 lists three specific chiefs (or dukes) of Edom: Oholibamah, Ela, and Pinon. This verse continues a detailed genealogical record, derived directly from the Book of Genesis, chronicling the descendants of Esau (Edom) after listing the early kings of Edom. It is part of the Chronicler's comprehensive account of world and Israelite history, emphasizing lineage and tribal identity, ultimately connecting to God's covenant people. The individuals listed are not necessarily ruling monarchs but leaders of major clans or territories within Edom.
1 Chronicles 1 52 Context
1 Chronicles chapter 1 provides a sprawling genealogy that traces human history from Adam, through the patriarchal line including Abraham, Isaac, and Esau, up to the foundation of the nation of Edom. The chapter deliberately includes Esau's descendants, including kings and chiefs, before focusing on Jacob's (Israel's) lineage. This verse specifically lists several prominent Edomite chiefs as a continuation of the Edomite portion of the genealogy. Its inclusion demonstrates the Chronicler's intent to offer a comprehensive, divinely ordained historical account, establishing the "brotherhood" of nations before detailing Israel's specific history and the development of the Davidic covenant and the temple. The listing acknowledges Edom's place in the world without elaborating on their subsequent often-hostile relationship with Israel, a narrative that is well-documented elsewhere in the Scriptures.
1 Chronicles 1 52 Word analysis
- Oholibamah (
אׇהֳלִיבָמָה- Ohŏlı̂bāmâ): This is a significant name among Esau's descendants. In Gen 36, Oholibamah is listed as one of Esau's wives (daughter of Anah, son of Zibeon the Hivite), and chiefs are described as having come "from Oholibamah" (Gen 36:41). In 1 Chr 1:52, Oholibamah herself is listed as a chief. This highlights the fluidity of titles or the prominence of matriarchal lines in some early tribal structures, or simply refers to the "clan of Oholibamah." The name likely means "tent of the high place" or "my tent is a high place." - Ela (
אֵלָה- ’êlâh): Another chief listed. The name means "terebinth tree" or "oak," which could refer to a geographical feature associated with the clan or a characteristic of the person. This chief is also listed in Gen 36:41. - Pinon (
פִּינֹן- Pînōn): The third chief mentioned in this verse, also found in Gen 36:41. The name may be related to "darkness" or "gloom," or a "face," but its precise etymology regarding this Edomite chief is not definitive. It likely signifies the eponymous ancestor of a major Edomite clan. - chiefs (אלוּף -
alluwph): Though not explicitly in 1 Chr 1:52 as a separate word, the preceding verse (1 Chr 1:51) and following verses (1 Chr 1:53-54) usealluwph(pluraleluphey) to describe these leaders.Alluwphmeans "chief," "duke," or "captain." It is particularly associated with Edomite leaders in Genesis 36 and Exodus 15:15, indicating tribal or clan heads who governed specific territories. This term contrasts with "kings" mentioned previously in 1 Chr 1:43-50, suggesting a distinct type of leadership or period of governance within Edom's history, or both were concurrently present.
1 Chronicles 1 52 Bonus section
The careful preservation and repetition of Edomite genealogies (1 Chronicles 1:43-54, drawn from Genesis 36) in the post-exilic context of Chronicles highlight the enduring importance of tribal identity and national origins for the returning community of Judah. By validating the ancient lines of Edom, the Chronicler reinforces the truth and historicity of the foundational Genesis narratives. This comprehensive record emphasizes the divinely ordained distinction and separation between nations stemming from common patriarchs. While acknowledging the brotherhood by descent, the detailed listing of Edomite leaders confirms their established autonomy and identity outside the chosen lineage of Jacob/Israel, setting the stage for subsequent narratives where Edom frequently acts as an external force to Israel. The use of alluwph (chief/duke) for Edom's leaders contrasts slightly with Israel's future kingly line, subtly underscoring the unique nature of God's covenant with David.
1 Chronicles 1 52 Commentary
1 Chronicles 1:52 is a succinct, genealogical statement, contributing to the comprehensive and precise historical record that begins the book. It serves as part of a list of "chiefs" (or "dukes," alluwph) of Edom, drawn almost verbatim from Genesis 36:40-43. The Chronicler's inclusion of such detailed Edomite lineages before fully embarking on the history of Israel itself underscores several key points: the Chronicler's commitment to documenting universal history leading to Israel, the common ancestral connection between Edom and Israel through Isaac, and God's sovereign ordering of all nations, not just His chosen people. The listing of specific names like Oholibamah, Ela, and Pinon indicates real individuals who headed significant tribal groups, solidifying their historical existence. This factual recording provides the essential historical backdrop against which Israel's unique story of covenant and kingship unfolds, even as it silently acknowledges the separation and future interactions, often hostile, between these brother nations.