Genesis 36:34

34 Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites succeeded him as king.

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 reigned in Edom, the name of his city being Dinhabah.

33 Bela died, and Jobab son of Zerah of Bozrah succeeded him as king.

34 Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites succeeded him as king.

35 Husham died, and Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, succeeded him as king, the name of his city being Avith.

36 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah succeeded him as king.