Jeush יְעוּשׁ

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Son of Esau and Oholibamah

Who is Jeush in the Bible?

Jeush was a son of Esau and his wife Oholibamah, making him a grandson of Isaac and great-grandson of Abraham (Genesis 36:5, 14 and 1 Chronicles 1:35). As one of Esau's sons, Jeush became a chief of Edom and was part of the Edomite clan that settled in the mountainous region of Seir. Though Jeush appears only in genealogical lists rather than in narrative accounts, his mention among Edom's chiefs underscores the significance of Esau's line and the established kingdoms that descended from the patriarchs before Israel became a unified nation.

Biography

Jeush was one of the sons of Esau, the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'), and Esau's wife Oholibamah, as recorded in Gen.36.5,14 and 1Ch.1.35. He is listed among the chiefs of Edom who descended from Esau. As a grandson of Isaac and great-grandson of Abraham, Jeush was part of the Edomite clan that settled in the region of Seir.

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In Scripture

2 biblical books ; 1 with study content

Genesis 3 verses

Genesis 36:18

"These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah: Chiefs Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. They are the chiefs descended from Esau’s wife Oholibamah, the daughter of Anah."
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Genesis 36:5

"and Oholibamah gave birth to Jeush, Jalam, and Korah. These were the sons of Esau, who were born to him in the land of Canaan."
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Genesis 36:14

"These are the sons of Esau’s wife Oholibamah (daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon) whom she bore to Esau: Jeush, Jalam, and Korah."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse

1 Chronicles 1:35

"The sons of Esau: Eliphaz, Reuel, Jeush, Jalam, and Korah."

Names & Aliases

Form	Language	Script
Named	Hebrew	יְעוּשׁ
Spelled	Hebrew	יְעִישׁ