Bible Figure
Jeush
biblical character
Jeush was a son of Esau and Oholibamah and a chief among the descendants of Edom.
Biography
Genesis 36 lists Jeush among Esau's sons by Oholibamah, daughter of Anah, and later among the chiefs descended from Esau. First Chronicles 1 repeats the Edomite genealogy. Scripture records no independent narrative about Jeush.
Biblical Significance
Jeush is significant within Esau's genealogy and the development of Edom. He should be distinguished from other biblical men bearing the same name.