Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Mizzah was a grandson of Esau and one of the chiefs of Edom listed in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
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Mizzah is mentioned in Gen.36.13,17 and 1Ch.1.37 as one of the grandsons of Esau and a chief of Edom. He was the son of Reuel, who was one of Esau's sons by his wife Basemath.
The genealogies in these passages list the descendants of Esau, who was also known as Edom, and provide insight into the family structure and leadership of the Edomite people. Mizzah is named among the chiefs of Edom, indicating that he held a position of authority and influence within the tribe.
As a grandson of Esau, Mizzah was part of the second generation of Edomites and likely played a role in the establishment and growth of the Edomite kingdom. The Edomites were closely related to the Israelites, as Esau was the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel), but they often had a contentious relationship throughout their history.
Apart from being listed in these genealogies, no further details are provided about Mizzah's life, achievements, or specific role as a chief of Edom. However, his inclusion in these records highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal leadership in the ancient Near East.
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Despair, one of the four sons of Reuel, the son of Esau (Gen. 36:13, 17).
(fear), son of Reuel and grandson of Esau. (Genesis 36:13,17; 1 Chronicles 1:37)
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MIZ'ZAH (fear), a grandson of Esau, and one of the chiefs of Edom. Gen 36:13, 2 Sam 21:17; 1 Chr 1:37.
MIZ'ZAH (fear), a grandson of Esau, and one of the chiefs of Edom. Gen 36:13, 2 Sam 21:17; 1 Chr 1:37.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4199
These are the sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the grandsons of Esauʼs wife Basemath.
These are the sons of Esauʼs son Reuel: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Esauʼs wife Basemath.
The sons of Reuel: Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
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