I. Introduction
A. Transition from the events in Genesis 35, specifically Jacob’s return to Bethel, the deaths of Rachel and Isaac, and the listing of Jacob’s twelve sons
B. Introduction to the narrative of the genealogy and descendants of Esau in Genesis 36
II. The Generations of Esau
A. Verses 1-5: The genealogy of Esau, also known as Edom, listing his wives, sons, and their respective territories
B. Verses 6-8: Esau moves away from his brother Jacob, settling in the hill country of Seir, due to their increasing possessions
III. The Chiefs and Kings of Edom
A. Verses 9-14: The genealogy of Esau’s sons and the chiefs who ruled over their respective territories
B. Verses 15-19: Additional chiefs of Edomite clans and tribes
C. Verses 20-30: The genealogy of the sons of Seir, the Horites, who inhabited the land before the Edomites, and their chiefs
D. Verses 31-39: The genealogy of the kings who reigned in Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites
IV. Conclusion
A. Summary of the events in Genesis 36
B. Transition to the subsequent chapters and the further development of the narrative
Note: This outline provides a general structure of Genesis 36, focusing on the genealogy and descendants of Esau, also known as Edom, and the listing of chiefs and kings in the land of Edom. It highlights the establishment of Esau’s lineage and the development of the Edomite people. The actual chapter contains additional details, genealogical information, and historical references that are not included in this outline.