Genesis 36:8

Thus dwelt Esau in mount Seir: Esau is Edom.

Cross-references

Genesis 36:1 introduces the same Esau-Edom identification as the section's opening statement, which 36:8 reiterates before detailing his settlement in Seir.

Genesis 36:43 Historical context

Genesis 36:43 lists the later chiefs who ruled the territory 36:8 says Esau settled in — tracing Edomite leadership across generations in Seir.

Genesis 36:20 Historical context

In Genesis 36:20, the Horites are listed as native inhabitants of Seir, where Esau later dwells.

Genesis 32:3 Historical context

Genesis 32:3 confirms Esau's location in Seir when Jacob sends messengers to him.

Genesis 14:6 Historical context

Genesis 14:6 mentions Horites of Seir being struck, the same region where Esau establishes his home.

In Deuteronomy 2:5, God gives Mount Seir to Esau's descendants as their possession.

Joshua 24:4 Citation

Joshua 24:4 reiterates that God gave Esau the hill country of Seir.

Ezekiel 35:2–7 Historical context

Ezekiel 35:2-7 prophesies judgment on Mount Seir for Edom's sins against Israel.

Malachi 1:3 Historical context

Malachi 1:3 declares God's hatred for Esau and desolation of his hill country.

Deuteronomy 2:22 Historical context

Deuteronomy 2:22 recounts how the Horites were dispossessed of Seir for Esau's descendants, confirming the settlement 36:8 describes.

Jeremiah 49:7 Historical context

Jeremiah 49:7 addresses Edom with a prophetic oracle against its wisdom in Teman — the nation 36:8 says descended from Esau.

1 Chronicles 4:42 Historical context

1 Chronicles 4:42 notes Simeonites migrating to Seir, the area where Esau settled.

2 Chronicles 20:23 Historical context

2 Chronicles 20:23 describes Edomites fighting in Seir, the land of their ancestor Esau.