Genesis 36:34
Genesis 36:34 in Multiple Translations
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.
And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.
And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.
And at the death of Jobab, Husham, from the country of the Temanites, became king in his place.
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites took over as king.
When Iobab also was dead, Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his steade.
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 Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.
And when Jobab 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.
Jobab died, and then a man called Husham became the big boss. He was from the land of the Teman clan.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 36:34
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Genesis 36:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֖מָת
יוֹבָ֑ב
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֣ךְ
תַּחְתָּ֔י/ו
חֻשָׁ֖ם
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
חֻשָׁ֖ם
Chûwshâm
H2367
Husham
N-proper
מֵ/אֶ֥רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
הַ/תֵּימָנִֽי
Têymânîy
H8489
Temanite
Art | Ngmsa
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:34
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.
חֻשָׁ֖ם
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 — Genesis 36:34
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- Genesis 36:34 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:34
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:34
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:34
- Sermons on Genesis 36:34
Context — The Kings of Edom
32Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
33When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
34When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.
35When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith. 36When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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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. |
| 3 | Genesis 36:15 | These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, |
| 4 | Jeremiah 49:7 | Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? |
Genesis 36:34 Summary
Genesis 36:34 tells us that when King Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites became the new king of Edom. This shows that God is in control of who leads the nations, just like He was with the kings of Israel (see 1 Samuel 16:1, Psalm 75:7). Husham's reign is a reminder that all human leaders will eventually pass away, but God remains sovereign over all (see Psalm 102:26-27, Hebrews 1:10-12). By looking at the kings of Edom, we can see how God works in the lives of all people, not just His chosen nation, Israel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Husham and where did he come from?
Husham was a king who reigned in Edom after Jobab died, and he was from the land of the Temanites, as mentioned in Genesis 36:34. This is the only information given about Husham in the Bible.
What can we learn from the genealogies in Genesis?
The genealogies in Genesis, such as the one in Genesis 36:34, provide a record of the descendants of Esau and the kings of Edom, highlighting God's sovereignty over the nations and setting the stage for the history of Israel (see Genesis 36:1-43, Romans 9:13).
Why are the kings of Edom listed in the Bible?
The kings of Edom are listed in the Bible to show the fulfillment of God's promise to Esau, Isaac's son, and to provide a historical context for the nation of Israel (see Genesis 25:23, Genesis 36:31-43).
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
Genesis 36:34 is part of the larger narrative of the Bible, which tells the story of God's relationship with His people, including the Edomites, who were descendants of Esau (see Genesis 25:23, Malachi 1:2-5, Romans 9:13).
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way God sovereignly raises and lowers kings, as seen in Genesis 36:34?
- How does the succession of kings in Edom reflect the fleeting nature of human power and authority?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty over the nations, just as He was sovereign over the kings of Edom?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of remembering and recording our history, including the leaders who have come before us?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:34
And Jobab died,.... According to Mr. Bedford, A. M. 2177: and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead; or of the land of the south, as the Targum of Jonathan, of the southern part of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:34
And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead. Husham of the land of Temani - or the Temanites. [The Septuagint has: ek tees gees Thaimanoon].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:34
Of which land, see ,20, so called either from the city Teman, or from Teman the son of Eliphaz, . Or, of the south country, as the ancient translations render it.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:34
34. the Temanites] See Genesis 36:11.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:34
THE KINGS OF EDOM, Genesis 36:31-39. How a monarchy arose among the Edomites we are not told, but it is noticeable that of the eight kings here mentioned, not one is said to have succeeded to his father.
Sermons on Genesis 36:34
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Needed: True Friends by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp emphasizes the significance of true friendship in times of distress, using the story of Job and his friends as a cautionary tale. While Job's friends initially showed |
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(Genesis) Genesis 36:15-43 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the genealogy and history of the Edomites, who were descendants of Esau. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding this family hi |
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Genesis #21 Ch. 35-37 Joseph, the Dreamer by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, Chuck Missler discusses Genesis chapters 35 through 37. He begins by praying for understanding and guidance from the Holy Spirit. He then highlights the importance |
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The Punishment of a Privileged People by Aaron Dunlop | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the intensity of the message of punishment on a privileged people who have heard and rejected the Gospel. The book of Obadiah, with its brev |