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Esau

Male given name

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what race originated from Esau?

The Hebrew Bible identifies Esau as the ancestor of the Edomites—an ancient people who lived in the region of Mount Seir and are portrayed as the “brother” nation to Israel (Jacob) in Genesis and rela...

Jan 1, 2026

Who are the Edomites?

The Edomites were an ancient people traditionally described in the Hebrew Bible as descendants of Esau (also called Edom) who inhabited the rugged territory south and southeast of Judah, a region late...