Eliphaz
Edomite originEliphaz is Esau's firstborn son, born to Adah (Basemath daughter of Elon) in Canaan; his descendants include Teman and Amalek in Genesis 36.
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- Occupation
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- First mention
- Genesis 36:4
Family
Parents
Esau
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Basemath
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Siblings
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Jeush
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Jalam
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Korah
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Scripture references
- Genesis 36:4
Adah bore Eliphaz to Esau, Basemath bore Reuel,
- Genesis 36:10
These are the names of Esau's sons: Eliphaz son of Esau's wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau's wife Basemath.
- Genesis 36:11
The sons of Eliphaz were: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam and Kenaz.
- Genesis 36:12
Eliphaz son of Esau had Timna for concubine and she bore him Amalek.