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1 Chronicles 1:45

1 Chronicles 1:45 in Multiple Translations

When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.

And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.

And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.

At the death of Jobab, Husham, from the land of the Temanites, became king in his place.

When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites took over as king.

And whe Iobab was dead, Hussham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.

and Jobab dieth, and reign in his stead doth Husham from the land of the Temanite;

Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.

And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.

And when Jobab also was dead, Husam of the land of the Themanites reigned in his stead.

When Jobab died, Husham became the king. He was from the region where the Teman people-group lived.

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1 Chronicles 1:45 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יָּ֖מָת יוֹבָ֑ב וַ/יִּמְלֹ֣ךְ תַּחְתָּ֔י/ו חוּשָׁ֖ם מֵ/אֶ֥רֶץ הַ/תֵּימָנִֽי
וַ/יָּ֖מָת mûwth H4191 to die Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יוֹבָ֑ב Yôwbâb H3103 Jobab N-proper
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֣ךְ mâlak H4427 to reign Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
תַּחְתָּ֔י/ו tachath H8478 underneath Prep | Suff
חוּשָׁ֖ם Chûwshâm H2367 Husham N-proper
מֵ/אֶ֥רֶץ ʼerets H776 land Prep | N-cs
הַ/תֵּימָנִֽי Têymânîy H8489 Temanite Art | Ngmsa
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וַ/יָּ֖מָת mûwth H4191 "to die" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
יוֹבָ֑ב Yôwbâb H3103 "Jobab" N-proper
Jobab means a desert and was the name of several Israelites and foreigners, including a descendant of Joktan and a son of Elpaal, mentioned in 1 Chronicles.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.18; son of: Elpaal (H0508); brother of: Eber (H5677I), Misham (H4936), Shemed (H8106B), Beriah (H1283I), Shema (H8087I), Zebadiah (H2069H), Meshullam (H4918J), Hizki (H2395), Heber (H2268J), Ishmerai (H3461) and Izliah (H3152) § Jobab = "a desert" 1) the last in order of the sons of Joktan, a descendant of Shem 2) one of the kings of Edom 3) the king of Madon, located in northern Canaan, and one of the kings who opposed Joshua during the conquest and who were routed at Meron 4) head of a Benjamite house 5) another Benjamite
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jobab. See also: Genesis 10:29; 1 Chronicles 1:23; 1 Chronicles 8:18.
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֣ךְ mâlak H4427 "to reign" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
תַּחְתָּ֔י/ו tachath H8478 "underneath" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
חוּשָׁ֖ם Chûwshâm H2367 "Husham" N-proper
Husham was one of the early kings of Edom, mentioned in Genesis 36:34. His name means haste, and he lived during the time of the Patriarchs.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.34 § Husham = "haste" one of the early kings of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: Husham. See also: Genesis 36:34; 1 Chronicles 1:45; 1 Chronicles 1:46.
מֵ/אֶ֥רֶץ ʼerets H776 "land" Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
הַ/תֵּימָנִֽי Têymânîy H8489 "Temanite" Art | Ngmsa
A Temanite is a descendant of Teman, a grandson of Esau and a duke of Edom. The term is used in the Bible to describe someone from the region of Teman, east of Idumea.
Definition: Someone from Teman Group of te.man (תֵּימָן "Teman" H8487H) § Temanite or Temani "southward" 1) an inhabitant of Teman located east of Idumea 2) a descendant of Teman, the grandson of Esau and a duke of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Temani, Temanite. See also: Genesis 36:34; Job 15:1; Job 42:9.

Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 1:45

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1 Genesis 36:11 The sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, Gatam, and Kenaz.
2 Job 2:11 Now when Job’s three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him.

1 Chronicles 1:45 Summary

This verse, 1 Chronicles 1:45, tells us that after Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites became the new king. This is a reminder that all earthly power is temporary and will eventually come to an end, as seen in Psalm 102:26-27. Just like the kings of Edom, our time on this earth is limited, and we must make the most of the time we have, as encouraged in Ephesians 5:16 and Colossians 4:5. By remembering this, we can focus on what truly matters and live our lives in a way that honors God.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Husham and where did he come from?

Husham was a king who reigned in Edom after Jobab, and he was from the land of the Temanites, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:45. This is also supported by the historical account in 1 Chronicles 1:43-47, which lists the kings of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites.

What is the significance of the land of the Temanites?

The land of the Temanites is likely referring to a region or tribe in Edom, and its significance is tied to the genealogy and history of the Edomites, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1:1-54 and also in the book of Genesis 36:1-43.

How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the Bible?

This verse is part of the historical account of the kings of Edom, which is important for understanding the context of the Israelites and their neighbors, as seen in Deuteronomy 2:4-6 and 2 Kings 8:20-22.

What can we learn from the transition of power from Jobab to Husham?

The transition of power from Jobab to Husham, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:45, reminds us that all earthly power is temporary and will eventually come to an end, as seen in Psalm 102:26-27 and Hebrews 1:10-12.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does this verse reveal about God's sovereignty over the nations, including Edom?
  2. How does the reign of Husham compare to the reign of Jobab, and what can we learn from their examples?
  3. What does this verse teach us about the importance of remembering and recording our history, as seen in 1 Chronicles 1:1-54?
  4. How can we apply the principle of temporary power, as seen in the transition from Jobab to Husham, to our own lives and circumstances?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:45

[See comments on 1 Chronicles 1:43].

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:45

(43-54) The ancient kings and chiliarchs of Edom, a transcript of Gen 36:31-43, with only such differences as are incidental to transcribing.

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