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1 Chronicles 1

1 Chronicles 1:46

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

Modern
When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.
Traditional
And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of Bedad, which smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
Literal
And Husham died, and Hadad son of Bedad reigned in his place, who struck down Midian in the field of Moab. And the name of his city was Avith.
Latin
Obiit quoque et Husam, et regnavit pro eo Adad filius Badad, qui percussit Madian in terra Moab: et nomen civitatis ejus Avith.

Original

Hebrew
English
When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.

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

Bedad: Father of Hadad, an Edomite king Hadad: King of Edom, succeeded Husham Husham: A king of Edom

Places

Avith: Capital city of Edomite king Hadad Midian: A nation descended from Abraham; oppressed Israel in the time of the judges Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan

Glossary

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

Topics

Avith: Capital City of the Edomites Edomites: Kings of Genealogy of Esau Hadad: A Successor of Husham As King of Edom: Vanquished the Midianites on the Field of Moab Husham: A Temanite King: Not Hereditary Midianites: Conquered by Hadad Shem: Descendants of