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1 Chronicles 1:44

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

At his death, Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, became king in his place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Bale died, and Jobab the son of Zare of Bosra, reigned in his stead.

Free Bible Version

When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah took over as king.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Bela died, and Iobab the sonne of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

Translation for Translators

When Bela died, Jobab, the son of Zerah from Bozrah city, became the king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

And when Bela was dead Jobab the son of Zera of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Bela dieth, and reign in his stead doth Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrali;

Context

The Kings of Edom

⁴³These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.⁴⁴When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.

Summary

1 Chronicles 1:44 lists the descendants of Shem, one of Noah's sons, tracing the genealogy from Shem to Abraham. This verse serves as a historical record of the lineage leading to the patriarchs of Israel, highlighting the continuity of God's plan through generations. It underscores the importance of ancestry and heritage in biblical narratives, showing how God's promises were fulfilled through specific family lines. By documenting these genealogies, the verse emphasizes the faithfulness of God in preserving and guiding His chosen people throughout history.

Commentary

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Bela was dead - "Being killed by Phineas, in the wilderness." - T. Jobab the son of Zerah - Supposed by some to be the same as Job, whose book forms a part of the canon of Scripture. But in their names there is no similarity; Job being written איוב aiyob; Jobab, יובב yobab. See the notes on Job, and the parallel place in Genesis.

1 Chronicles 1:44

The Kings of Edom

⁴³These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.⁴⁴When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

At his death, Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, became king in his place.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Bale died, and Jobab the son of Zare of Bosra, reigned in his stead.

Free Bible Version

When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah took over as king.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then Bela died, and Iobab the sonne of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

King James (Authorized) Version

And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

Translation for Translators

When Bela died, Jobab, the son of Zerah from Bozrah city, became the king.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

And when Bela was dead Jobab the son of Zera of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Bela dieth, and reign in his stead doth Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrali;