Episode 74 C, Genesis 36

Genesis 36 will be summarized after the intro.
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Jacob Returns to Bethel: God instructs Jacob to return to Bethel and build an altar there. Jacob tells his household to purify themselves and get rid of foreign gods. Afterward, they journey to Bethel, where Jacob builds an altar and renames the place El-Bethel, in commemoration of God's appearance to him when he fled from his brother Esau.

God Renews His Covenant: God appears to Jacob again, blessing him and reiterating the promises made to Abraham and Isaac. God changes Jacob's name to Israel and promises that a nation and a company of nations will come from him, and kings will be among his descendants.

Deborah's Death: Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, dies and is buried under an oak tree near Bethel.
Rachel's Death: As Jacob's family travels from Bethel, Rachel goes into labor and has great difficulty. She gives birth to Benjamin but dies during childbirth. Jacob buries Rachel on the way to Ephrath (Bethlehem) and sets up a pillar on her grave.

The Twelve Tribes of Israel: The chapter lists Jacob’s twelve sons, who become the fathers of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Isaac's Death: Finally, the chapter concludes with the death of Isaac. He dies at 180 years old and is buried by his sons Esau and Jacob.
Deborah (Rebeccah's Nurse) was very old and obviously raised generations of Jacob's family. She was highly honored to be buried under a Tree.
The Deborah mentioned in Genesis 35:8. She was Rebekah's nurse and passed away near Bethel. Jacob buried her under an oak tree, which he named Allon Bacuth (the Oak of Weeping).
Genesis 36
Genesis 36 details the descendants of Esau, who is also known as Edom. Here's a brief synopsis:

Esau's Family: The chapter begins with a listing of Esau's wives, sons, and daughters, highlighting his marriages to Canaanite women, which was a point of tension with his parents, Isaac and Rebekah.

Esau's Move to Seir: Due to the growing wealth and flocks of both Esau and Jacob, Esau moves his family and possessions to the hill country of Seir, away from his brother Jacob. This area becomes known as Edom, the land of Esau's descendants.

Esau's Descendants: The chapter provides detailed genealogies of Esau's descendants, including his sons, grandsons, and the chiefs (leaders) of the clans that come from his line. These lists are significant as they establish the Edomite nation and their leaders.

Edomite Kings and Chiefs: The chapter concludes with a list of the kings who ruled in Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites, highlighting the political organization and leadership within the Edomite community.
Overall, Genesis 36 emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations, showing how Esau's line established a significant and separate nation from the Israelites.