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1 Chronicles 1

1 Chronicles 1:47

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

Modern
When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.
Traditional
And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.
Literal
And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his place.
Latin
Cumque et Adad fuisset mortuus, regnavit pro eo Semla de Masreca.

Original

Hebrew
English
When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah 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

Hadad: King of Edom, succeeded Husham Samlah: King of Edom before Israel had kings

Places

Masrekah: The royal city of Samlah, an Edomite king

Glossary

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

Topics

Edomites: Kings of Genealogy of Esau King: Not Hereditary Masrekah: A Place in Edom Samlah: One of the Ancient Kings of Edom Shem: Descendants of