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1 Chronicles 1

1 Chronicles 1:48

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

Modern
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.
Traditional
And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.
Literal
And Samlah died, and Saul from Rehoboth of the River reigned in his place.
Latin
Sed et Semla mortuus est, et regnavit pro eo Saul de Rohoboth, quæ juxta amnem sita est.

Original

Hebrew
English
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates 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

Samlah: King of Edom before Israel had kings Shaul: King of Edom from Rehoboth on the Euphrates

Places

Euphrates: Major river in ancient Near East; boundary of Promised Land Rehoboth: City associated with an Edomite king

Glossary

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

Topics

Edomites: Kings of Genealogy of Esau King: Not Hereditary Rehoboth: A City of the Edomites Samlah: One of the Ancient Kings of Edom Saul: Also Called Shaul: King of Edom Shaul: An Ancient King of Edom Shem: Descendants of