1 Chronicles 1:43

The Rulers of Edom

43 Before Israel had a king, there were kings who ruled in Edom. Bela was the son of Beor. Bela's city was called 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. The sons of Dishon were Hemdan, Eshban, Ithran and Keran.

42 The sons of Ezer were Bilhan, Zaavan and Akan. The sons of Dishan were Uz and Aran.

43 Before Israel had a king, there were kings who ruled in Edom. Bela was the son of Beor. Bela's city was called Dinhabah.

44 When Bela died, Jobab became the next king. Jobab was the son of Zerah from Bozrah.

45 When Jobab died, Husham became the next king. Husham was from the land of the people of Teman.