בראשית, פרק ל״ו, פסוק י״ד

Esau’s marriage to Oholibamah holds significant historical and geographical meaning. Because she belonged to a family of the original inhabitants of the land of Seir, this union shaped the future of his household. This marriage might have been the very reason Esau migrated to the region in the first place. Alternatively, through these local family ties, he was able to firmly establish a claim of ownership over the territories within Mount Seir [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

The specific lineage of Oholibamah invites exploration into her background and the identity of her parents. Some traditions identify Oholibamah with Judith, a previously known wife of Esau. However, the mention of her parent, Anah, leads to differing historical perspectives. One approach understands Anah to be a woman, following the straightforward reading of the family line that traces Oholibamah directly to her [רבנו תם המובא בריב״א]. In contrast, another tradition maintains that Anah was actually a man, specifically the son of Zibeon [רש י המובא בריב״א]. Together, Esau and Oholibamah had three sons, further cementing Esau's family line and growing presence in his new homeland.