Genesis 36:34

34 When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites ruled in his place.

Genesis 36:34 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 36:34

And Jobab died
According to Mr. Bedford, A. M. 2177: and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead;
or of the land of the south, as the Targum of Jonathan, of the southern part of the land of Idumea, as it was afterwards called; the metropolis of which was the city of Teman, after spoken of in Scripture, which had its name from Teman the son of Eliphaz; (See Gill on Genesis 36:11).

Genesis 36:34 In-Context

32 Bela son of Beor ruled in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.

33 When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah ruled in his place.

34 When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites ruled in his place.

35 When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad ruled in his place. He defeated Midian in the field of Moab; the name of his city was Avith.

36 When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah ruled in his place.