Eliphaz was the firstborn son of Esau, born to his wife Adah (Genesis 36:4). He became the father of several sons, including Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, Kenaz, and Amalek (through his concubine Timna) (Genesis 36:11-12). These sons grew into clans within the Edomite nation, with Eliphaz's descendants being listed among the chiefs of Edom (Genesis 36:15-16). Eliphaz's lineage is also recorded in the genealogy of Esau in1 Chronicles 1:35-36. As the firstborn of Esau, Eliphaz played a significant role in the establishment and growth of the Edomite people, who were the descendants of Esau. The Bible does not provide any further details about Eliphaz's life or personal characteristics.
Eliphaz
EsauEnglishA man of the Edomites living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.4.