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1 Chronicles 1

1 Chronicles 1:43

The Kings of Edom · 1 Chronicles 1:43–54
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Translations

Modern
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.
Traditional
Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
Literal
And these were the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before the face of the reigning of a king over the sons of Israel: Bela son of Beor, and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
Latin
Isti sunt reges qui imperaverunt in terra Edom, antequam esset rex super filios Israël. Bale filius Beor: et nomen civitatis ejus, Denaba.

Original

Hebrew
English
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.

Notes

1 Chronicles 1:34–2:2

Isaac’s genealogy first lists Esau's descendants (1 Chronicles 1:35–54) and then continues with Israel. The history of Edom is divided into three parts:

This arrangement follows Genesis 36.

1 Chronicles 1:1–2:2

The Chronicler starts by showing Israel's place among the nations. He traces their ancestry from Adam to Jacob, using information from Genesis.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

Parallels

Genesis 36:31–43

People

Bela: Son of Beor, the first king of Edom Beor: Father of Bela, an Edomite king Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Dinhabah: The capital city of Edom during Bela's reign Edom: Descendants of Esau; enemy nation southeast of Israel

Glossary

Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Dinhabah Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Kenaz Teman (Person) Timna (Person) Zemarites

Topics

Bela: King of Edom Beor: Father of Bela Dinhabah: A City of Edom Edomites: Kings of Genealogy of Esau King: Not Hereditary Shem: Descendants of