Omar אוֹמָר
Son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau
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
- Teman EdomGrandson of EsauGrandson of Esau, associated with an Edomite clanView full profile →
- Zepho EdomGrandson of EsauSon of Eliphaz, grandson of EsauView full profile →
- Gatam EdomAn EdomiteSon of Eliphaz; grandson of Esau; Edomite chief.View full profile →
- Kenaz Tribe of JudahSon of ElahA descendant of CalebView full profile →
- Amalek EdomGrandson of EsauGrandson of Esau, ancestor of the AmalekitesView full profile →
- Korah EdomAn EdomiteEdomite chief, descendant of EliphazView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 2 verses
- Genesis 36:11
"The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz."
Study Genesis → - Genesis 36:15
"These are the chiefs of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: chief Teman, chief Omar, chief Zepho, chief Kenaz,"
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:36
"The sons of Eliphaz: Teman, Omar, Zephi, Gatam, Kenaz, Timna, and Amalek."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אוֹמָר | H0201 |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)