Omarאוֹמָר
Son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau
Who is Omar in the Bible?
Omar was a son of Eliphaz and grandson of Esau, mentioned in the genealogies of Edom found in Genesis 36:11 and 15, and also in 1 Chronicles 1:36. As a descendant of Esau, Omar was part of the Edomite people and likely held a position of tribal leadership or influence within his clan. His inclusion in these genealogical records reflects the biblical practice of documenting the lineages of nations and peoples surrounding Israel, establishing the historical and familial connections of Esau's descendants who would become the Edomites, a neighboring nation to ancient Israel.
Biography
Omar was one of the sons of Eliphaz and a grandson of Esau (Gen.36.11, 15; 1Ch.1.36). He is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau, which list the descendants of Esau and the chiefs of Edom. As a grandson of Esau, Omar was part of the Edomite clan and likely held a position of influence within the tribe.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- TemanEdomGrandson of EsauGrandson of Esau, associated with an Edomite clanView full profile →
- ZephoEdomGrandson of EsauSon of Eliphaz, grandson of EsauView full profile →
- GatamEdomAn EdomiteSon of Eliphaz; grandson of Esau; Edomite chief.View full profile →
- KenazTribe of JudahSon of ElahA descendant of CalebView full profile →
- AmalekEdomGrandson of EsauGrandson of Esau, ancestor of the AmalekitesView full profile →
- KorahEdomAn EdomiteEdomite chief, descendant of EliphazView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books; 1 with study contentGenesis2 verses
- Genesis 36:11
"The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:15
"These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,"
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1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:36
"The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz; and by Timna, Amalek."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אוֹמָר |