Genesis 36:9

36:9 This is the account of Esau, the father ¹  of the Edomites, in the hill country of Seir.

Genesis 36:43

36:43 chief Magdiel, chief Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements ²  in the land they possessed. This was Esau, the father of the Edomites.

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¹ sn The term father in genealogical records needs to be carefully defined. It can refer to a literal father, a grandfather, a political overlord, or a founder.

² tn Or perhaps “territories”; Heb “dwelling places.”