Genesis 36:33

Translations

Modern

When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.

Traditional

And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

Literal

And Bela died, and Jobab, son of Zerah, from Bozrah, reigned in his place.

Latin

Mortuus est autem Bela, et regnavit pro eo Jobab filius Zaræ de Bosra.

Original

Hebrew

English

When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.

Notes

Genesis 36:31–39

It is not clear how these kings of Edom were related to Esau. The clans in Edom followed the same pattern of organization as the later tribes of Israel. They eventually chose a king from one of their tribes and carried on a line of succession from him.

Genesis 36:9–43

This passage begins a second account of Esau’s descendants (36:1). It introduces a new list of his family line and traces his descendants through later generations. It also records marriages and alliances

Genesis 36:1–43

Genesis now turns to the story of Isaac’s sons. It first finishes the account of Esau’s line (chapter 36), who was not chosen. Then it continues with the line of Jacob (chapter 37), whom God chose.

Theme notes and profiles

Esau Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Jeremiah 49:13
For by Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that Bozrah will become a desolation, a disgrace, a ruin, and a curse, and all her cities will be in ruins forever.”
Jeremiah 49:22
Look! An eagle will soar and swoop down, spreading its wings over Bozrah. In that day the hearts of Edom’s mighty men will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
Micah 2:12
I will surely gather all of you, O Jacob; I will collect the remnant of Israel. I will bring them together like sheep in a pen, like a flock in the midst of its pasture—a noisy throng.
Isaiah 34:6
The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom.
Amos 1:12
So I will send fire upon Teman to consume the citadels of Bozrah.”
Isaiah 63:1
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”

Parallels

1 Chronicles 1:43–54

People

Bela: Son of Beor, the first king of Edom Jobab: A king of Edom, son of Zerah of Bozrah Zerah: King of Edom

Places

Bozrah: Capital city of Edom

Glossary

Bela (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bozrah Edom, Edomites Genealogy Genesis, Book of Hivites Jobab Kenaz Marriage, Marriage Customs Patriarchs, Period of the Teman (Person) Zerah

Topics

Bela: King of Edom Bozrah: A City of Edom Duke: Title of the Princes of Edom Edomites: Dukes of Edomites: Kings of Jobab: A King of Edom Zerah: Father of Jobab

Genesis 36:33

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