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Genesis 36:14

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These were the sons of Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah, the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: she bore to Esau Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.

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Contradictions (2)

Questions where the Bible appears to say two different things, with the passages on each side set together.

  • Who was Anah?

    Three statements inside Genesis 36 and 1 Chronicles can't all be true of the same person: Anah is Zibeon's daughter (Gen 36:2, 14), Anah is Seir's son and Zibeon's brother (Gen 36:20; 1 Chr 1:38), and Anah is Zibeon's son (Gen 36:24; 1 Chr 1:40). The Edomite genealogy preserves three mutually exclusive identities for Anah.

    Critical scholarship: Widely regarded as a genuine contradiction.

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  • Who was Korah's father?

    Genesis 36:5, 14, and 18 all make Korah a son of Esau by Aholibamah. Genesis 36:15-16 just a few verses later lists Korah as one of the clan-chiefs ("dukes") descended from Eliphaz, who was Esau's firstborn — making Korah Esau's grandson, not son.

    Critical scholarship: Leans toward a genuine contradiction.

    Genealogy

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