Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Elah was a chief of Edom, descended from Esau.
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Elah is mentioned in Gen.36.41 and 1Ch.1.52 as one of the chiefs of Edom, a nation descended from Esau, the brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region southeast of Judah. Elah is listed among the chiefs who ruled in Edom before any king reigned over Israel.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0425
Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,
Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,
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