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Genesis 36 · Grade 2

A Long List of Names

Name Date

Read the Story

Genesis 36 has a long list of names. They are the children and grandchildren of Esau. Esau was also called Edom.

Esau and Jacob had so many sheep, goats and cows that there was not enough land for both families. So Esau moved to the mountains of Seir.

Esau's family grew into a big nation called Edom. They had leaders and kings. God knows every name on the list. God knows your name too!

Memory Verse

“Esau lived in the hill country of Seir. Esau is Edom.”

Genesis 36:8 (WEB)

Show What You Know

Circle the right answer, or write it on the lines.

  1. What was Esau's other name?

    EdomA big nation called EdomGod

  2. Why did Esau move away from Jacob?

  3. Where did Esau move?

  4. What did Esau's family grow into?

  5. Who knows every name on the list?

    GodA big nation called EdomEdom

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How does it feel to know God cares about you?
  • How can you give someone space when you need it?

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