Overview
The Bible addresses duke across 33 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Edomites, Edomites, the, Esau and Shem. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau, Aholibamah, Eliphaz and Amram.
Key Bible verses about duke
Old Testament
Genesis
These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,
Duke Korah, duke Gatam, and duke Amalek: these are the dukes that came of Eliphaz in the land of Edom; these were the sons of Adah.
And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau's wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau's wife.
These are the sons of Esau, who is Edom, and these are their dukes.
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,
And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.
And the children of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; and Lotan's sister was Timna. Hemam: or, Homam
And the children of Shobal were these; Alvan, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shepho, and Onam. Alvan: or, Alian Shepho: or, Shephi
And these are the children of Zibeon; both Ajah, and Anah: this was that Anah that found the mules in the wilderness, as he fed the asses of Zibeon his father.
And the children of Anah were these; Dishon, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah.
And these are the children of Dishon; Hemdan, and Eshban, and Ithran, and Cheran. Hemdan: or, Amram
The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan. Akan: or, Jakan
The children of Dishan are these; Uz, and Aran.
These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,
Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.
And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.
And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.
And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.
And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.
And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Hadar, Pau: or, Hadad, Pai: after his death was an Aristocracy
And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth, Alvah: or, Aliah
Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,
Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites. the Edomites: Heb. Edom
People in the Bible and duke
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying duke for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 36:15, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Esau, Aholibamah and Eliphaz and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Edomites, Edomites, the, Esau and Shem.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about duke?
The Bible addresses duke across 33 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Edomites, Edomites, the, Esau and Shem. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau, Aholibamah, Eliphaz and Amram.
How many Bible verses are about duke?
The Bible references duke in 33 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention duke?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 36:15: “These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with duke?
Esau, Aholibamah, Eliphaz, Amram and Midian.
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