Encyclopedia entry
Duke
Derived from the Latin dux, meaning “a leader;” Arabic, “a sheik.” This word is used to denote the phylarch or chief of a tribe (Gen. 36:15-43; Ex. 15:15; 1 Chr. 1:51-54).
In the Bible
14
Verses where Duke is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 1:51
Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
- 1 Chronicles 1:52
Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,
- 1 Chronicles 1:53
Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,
- 1 Chronicles 1:54
Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom.
- Genesis 36:15
These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz,
- Genesis 36:16
Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah.
+8 more verses naming Duke.
Scripture on Duke
3
Duke references
1
Voices on Duke
1
Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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