Genesis 36 · Grade 3
The Nation of Edom
Read the Story
Genesis 36 tells the history of Esau's family. Esau married women from Canaan. He had many sons. He took his family and his animals and moved away from Jacob. They were too rich to live together. Esau lived in the hill country of Seir.
The chapter lists Esau's sons and grandsons. One grandson was Amalek, whose people later fought against Israel. It also lists the chiefs of Edom. It names the people who lived in Seir before them.
Then it lists the kings of Edom. They ruled before Israel had a king. God had said two nations would come from Rebekah's twins. Esau's family became Edom. Jacob's family would become Israel.
Memory Verse
“For their substance was too great for them to dwell together, and the land of their travels couldn’t bear them because of their livestock.”
Genesis 36:7 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Why did Esau and Jacob live apart?
Where did Esau live?
Which grandson of Esau had people who later fought Israel?
What does the chapter list besides Esau's sons?
What promise to Rebekah came true here?
Story Order
Write what happened in each box.
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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