Genesis 28:9
“Then went Esau unto Ishmael, and took unto the wives which he had Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael Abraham's son, the sister of Nebajoth, to be his wife.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then went Esau unto Ishmael,.... Not to Ishmael in person, for he was now dead, Gen 25:17, and had been dead as is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 28:1-22
- Jacob’s Journey to Haran 3. קהל qâhāl, “congregation.” 9. מחלת māchălat, Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.” 19.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then went Esau unto Ishmael - Those who are apt to take every thing by the wrong handle, and who think it was utterly…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 28:6-9
This passage concerning Esau comes in in the midst of Jacob's story, either, 1. To show the influence of a good example.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
unto the wives i.e. in addition to Judith and Basemath (Gen 26:34).
Mahalath … the sister of Nebaioth Nebaioth was the…
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