Julie
There doesn't really seem to much to say about today's passage since it's really a genealogy of Esau's life. The only real thing that came out of today's study is that he is not considered to be a major character that we need to consider so he is mentioned, but this is basically where is story ends...if I understand correctly.
Psalm 22 was interesting because as I was reading it I was thinking about how much it resembled Jesus on the cross and then I read the explanation. That seems to be common and this Psalm is used in Matthew when they are talking about the crucifixion. It is another lament about being unjustly punished by evildoers and trusting in God's protection.
Michelle
I agree. It seems to be the line of descendants of Esau and an accounting of the rulers of Edom, which was from Esau's line and his interwoven family with those living in the land.
I just realized all the name changing confuses me. I can't remember who is named what after they are changed. I did read something about the name changing though and it said, God changed their names when their character changed. It was to signify that they had gone thru a change with God. Or something to that effect.
The psalm does sound like someone being harmed or persecuted. He seems to be crying out to God for help and protection. It also in vs 23 that he is telling his people to honor God. That he has not left them but has listened to their cry.
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