Overview
The Bible addresses zibeon across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Edomites, Shobal, Esau and Duke. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Aholibamah.
Key Bible verses about zibeon
Old Testament
Genesis
Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite;
And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon, Esau's wife: and she bare to Esau Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.
These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who inhabited the land; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah,
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.
These are the dukes that came of the Horites; duke Lotan, duke Shobal, duke Zibeon, duke Anah,
People in the Bible and zibeon
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying zibeon for yourself
- Begin with Genesis 36:2, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Genesis and 1 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Esau and Aholibamah and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Edomites, Shobal, Esau and Duke.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about zibeon?
The Bible addresses zibeon across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Genesis and 1 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Edomites, Shobal, Esau and Duke. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Esau and Aholibamah.
How many Bible verses are about zibeon?
The Bible references zibeon in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention zibeon?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 36:2: “Esau took his wives of the daughters of Canaan; Adah the daughter of Elon the Hittite, and Aholibamah the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite;”
Which people in the Bible are associated with zibeon?
Esau and Aholibamah.
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