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Basemath (daughter of Ishmael)

Also known as Mahalath (Genesis 28:9)

PatriarchalEdomites

Description

Daughter of Ishmael, sister of Nebaioth; third wife of Esau. Genesis 28:9 calls her Mahalath; Genesis 36:3 calls her Basemath. Mother of Reuel.

Relationships

Family tree

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Notes

Same person, two names. Distinct from Adah-of-Elon who is also called Basemath in Gen 26:34.