Interesting Facts

• Jeush (also referred to as Yeush) was one of the three sons born to Esau and his wife Aholibamah in the land of Canaan.
• His brothers were Jaalam (Yaalan) and Korah.
• Jeush is listed as the first among the three sons of Aholibamah in several sources.
• He is mentioned as one of the “dukes” that came of Aholibamah, Esau’s wife.
• The sons of Jeush were Timnah, Alvah, and Jetheth.

Genealogy

• Father: Esau.
• Mother: Aholibamah (Ahlibamah), the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon the Hivite.
• Grandfather (Paternal): Isaac.
• Grandmother (Paternal): Rebekah.
• Grandfather (Maternal): Anah, the son of Zebeon the Hivite.
• Great-grandfather (Maternal): Zebeon the Hivite.
• Siblings: Jaalam (Yaalan) and Korah.
• Sons: Timnah, Alvah, Jetheth.
• Descendants: The sources mention Timnah, Alvah, and Jetheth as his sons and list them as families of the sons of Esau according to their dukedoms in the land of Seir.

Historical Context

Jeush was born in the land of Canaan during a time when Esau and his family were residing there. This was before Esau moved with his household and possessions to the land of Seir due to the abundance of their goods and increasing conflict with the inhabitants of Canaan. Jeush’s upbringing would have been influenced by Esau’s interactions with the local populations, including the Hivites from whom his mother Aholibamah came. As one of Esau’s sons, Jeush would have been part of the growing lineage that would eventually become the Edomites in Mount Seir. The period also saw the continued dwelling of Jacob in Haran and his increasing wealth, which eventually led to Esau gathering four hundred men to meet Jacob upon his return, although Jeush’s direct involvement in this event is not specified.

Narrative

Jeush’s individual narrative within the provided sources is limited primarily to genealogical listings. He is consistently identified as one of the three sons of Esau and Aholibamah, born in Canaan. He is also named among the “dukes” that descended from Esau, specifically from Aholibamah. The term “duke” suggests a position of leadership or significance within the developing Edomite society. His sons, Timnah, Alvah, and Jetheth, are further listed as families with their own dukedoms in the land of Seir. This indicates that Jeush’s lineage played a role in the structure and organization of the Edomite tribes. While the sources detail the lives and actions of Esau and Jacob, Jeush remains a figure whose importance is conveyed through his position in the genealogical records, signifying his contribution to the descendants of Esau who settled in Seir. He is not depicted engaging in specific actions or dialogues in the provided excerpts, but his existence and the mention of his descendants establish his place within the broader narrative of Esau’s family and the early formation of the Edomite nation.