1 Chronicles 1:43

43 1Now these are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king of the sons of Israel reigned. Bela was the son of Beor, and the name of his city was Dinhabah.

1 Chronicles 1:43 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 43-54. Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of
Edom
Which had its name from Esau, who was so called, ( Genesis 25:30 ) . From hence, to the end of the chapter, an account is given of the kings and dukes of Edom, in the same order as in ( Genesis 30:31-43 ) .

1 Chronicles 1:43 In-Context

41 The son of Anah was Dishon. And the sons of Dishon were Hamran, Eshban, Ithran and Cheran.
42 The sons of Ezer were Bilhan, Zaavan and Jaakan. The sons of Dishan were Uz and Aran.
43 Now these are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king of the sons of Israel reigned. Bela was the son of Beor, and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
44 When Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place.
45 When Jobab died, Husham of the land of the Temanites became king in his place.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Genesis 36:31-43
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