These are the chiefs of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: chief Teman, chief Omar, chief Zepho, chief Kenaz,
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These are the chiefs of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: chief Teman, chief Omar, chief Zepho, chief Kenaz,
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Questions where the Bible appears to say two different things, with the passages on each side set together.
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.
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"Genesis 36:15 — Scripture Analysis" GEBible, https://gebible.app/analysis/verse/genesis/36/15?version=WEB (retrieved 26 August 2026).