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1 Chronicles 1

1 Chronicles 1:51

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

Modern
Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
Traditional
Hadad died also. And the dukes of Edom were; duke Timnah, duke Aliah, duke Jetheth,
Literal
And Hadad died. And the chiefs of Edom were: Chief Timna, Chief Alvah, Chief Jetheth,
Latin
Adad autem mortuo, duces pro regibus in Edom esse cœperunt: dux Thamna, dux Alva, dux Jetheth,

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,

Notes

1 Chronicles 1:51–54

The Chronicler names the clan leaders of Edom based on the sources he had (see Genesis 36:40–43).

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

Alvah: Edomite chief, descendant of Esau Esau: Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom Hadad: The last king of Edom before Israelite rule Jetheth: A chief of Edom Timna: Concubine of Eliphaz; mother of Amalek

Glossary

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

Topics

Alvah: Called Aliah Duke: Title of the Princes of Edom Edomites: Dukes of Genealogy of Esau Jetheth: A Duke of Esau King: Not Hereditary Shem: Descendants of Timnah: A Duke of Edom