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1 Chronicles 1

1 Chronicles 1:45

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

Modern
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.
Traditional
And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.
Literal
And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanite reigned in his place.
Latin
Cumque et Jobab fuisset mortuus, regnavit pro eo Husam de terra Themanorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.

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

Husham: A king of Edom Jobab: A king of Edom, son of Zerah of Bozrah Teman: Grandson of Esau, associated with an Edomite clan

Glossary

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

Topics

Edomites: Kings of Genealogy of Esau Husham: A Temanite Jobab: A King of Edom King: Not Hereditary Shem: Descendants of