Genesis 36 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Esau's Family

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolEsau's Mountain Home

mountaintentfamilycrown

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenBig Families

MOUNTAIN → picture 2TENT → picture 4FAMILY → picture 1KING → picture 3

Grade 1Esau's Family

Esau lived in Seir → picture 3Esau's family grew → picture 2Kings in Edom → picture 4Too many animals → picture 1

Order:

1. Now this is the history of the generations of Esau2. Esau took his wives3. Esau lived in the hill country of Seir4. These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom

Grade 2A Long List of Names

What was Esau's other name? Edom (circle)
Why did Esau move away from Jacob? They had too many animals for the land to hold both families.
Where did Esau move? The mountains (hill country) of Seir
What did Esau's family grow into? A big nation called Edom
Who knows every name on the list? God (circle)

Grade 3The Nation of Edom

Why did Esau and Jacob live apart? They had too many possessions and animals to live together.
Where did Esau live? The hill country of Seir
Which grandson of Esau had people who later fought Israel? Amalek
What does the chapter list besides Esau's sons? Chiefs of Edom, people of Seir, and kings of Edom
What promise to Rebekah came true here? That two nations would come from her twins

1: Now this is the history of the generations of Esau2: Esau took his wives3: Esau lived in the hill country of Seir4: These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom

Grade 4God Keeps Every Promise

What promise does this chapter show coming true? That two nations would come from Rebekah's twins
How did Edom's growth compare to Israel's? Edom grew quickly and had kings early; Israel waited longer.
How were the Edomites related to Israel? They were relatives (descendants of Jacob's brother Esau).
What did God tell Israel about Edomites in Deuteronomy 23:7? Not to despise them, because they were brothers

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5The Generations of Esau

What is the pattern Genesis follows with non-chosen lines? They are recorded and blessed, then set aside as the story follows the line of promise.
How does Esau's move echo Lot and Abraham? The land could not support both families' wealth, so they separated.
Who in Esau's line later attacked Israel? Amalek's descendants (Exodus 17)
What is significant about verse 31? Edom had kings before Israel; Israel waited, but God's promise of kings was fulfilled in David; Christians have read it as pointing to Jesus.
What hope does Amos 9:12 hold for Edom? A remnant of Edom would be gathered under the Lord's name.

Word bank: 1. Esau; 2. king; 3. Edom; 4. God

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.