Genesis 36:35
Genesis 36:35 in Multiple Translations
When 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.
And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
And at the death of Husham, Hadad, son of Bedad, who overcame the Midianites in the field of Moab, became king; his chief town was named Avith.
When Husham died, Hadad, son of Bedad, took over as king. He was the one who defeated the Midianites in the country of Moab, and the name of his town was Avith.
And after the death of Husham, Hadad the sonne of Bedad, which slewe Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his steade, and the name of his citie was Auith.
And Husham dieth, and reign in his stead doth Hadad son of Bedad (who smiteth Midian in the field of Moab), and the name of his city [is] Avith;
Husham died, and Hadad, the son of Bedad, who struck Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his place. The name of his city was Avith.
And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad (who smote Midian in the field of Moab) reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
And after his death, Adad the son of Badad reigned in his stead, who defeated the Madianites in the country of Moab: and the name of his city was Avith.
When Husham died, Bedad’s son Hadan became the king. Husham’s army fought the army of the Midian people-group in the Moab region and defeated them. The city where Husham lived was Avith.
Husham died, and then a man called Hadad became the big boss. He was from a town called Avith, and his father’s name was Bedad. Hadad fought the Midian people in Moab country, and he won.
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Genesis 36:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֖מָת
חֻשָׁ֑ם
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֨ךְ
תַּחְתָּ֜י/ו
הֲדַ֣ד
בֶּן
בְּדַ֗ד
הַ/מַּכֶּ֤ה
אֶת
מִדְיָן֙
בִּ/שְׂדֵ֣ה
מוֹאָ֔ב
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
עִיר֖/וֹ
עֲוִֽית
וַ/יָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
חֻשָׁ֑ם
Chûwshâm
H2367
Husham
N-proper
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֨ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
תַּחְתָּ֜י/ו
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
הֲדַ֣ד
Hădad
H1908
Hadad
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
בְּדַ֗ד
Bᵉdad
H911
Bedad
N-proper
הַ/מַּכֶּ֤ה
nâkâh
H5221
to smite
Art | V-Hiphil
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מִדְיָן֙
Midyân
H4080
Midian
N-proper
בִּ/שְׂדֵ֣ה
sâdeh
H7704
field
Prep | N-ms
מוֹאָ֔ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
עִיר֖/וֹ
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs | Suff
עֲוִֽית
ʻĂvîyth
H5762
Avith
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:35
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.
חֻשָׁ֑ם
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.
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֨ךְ
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.
תַּחְתָּ֜י/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.
הֲדַ֣ד
Hădad
H1908
"Hadad"
N-proper
Hadad was the name of an idol and several kings of Edom, including one who married an Egyptian woman and had a son named Genubath. The name means mighty.
Definition: A man of the Egyptians living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.11.14; married to sister_of_Tahpenes (H8472I); father of: Genubath (H1592) Also named: a.dad (אֲדַד "Hadad" H0111) § Hadad = "mighty" 1) son of Ishmael 2) a king of Edom who gained an important victory over the Midianites on the field of Moab 3) another king of Edom, with Pau for his capital 4) a member of the royal house of Edom who escaped the massacre under Joab and fled with a band of followers into Egypt; after David's death, he returned to his own country
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Hadad. See also: Genesis 36:35; 1 Kings 11:21; 1 Chronicles 1:51.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בְּדַ֗ד
Bᵉdad
H911
"Bedad"
N-proper
Bedad was an Edomite who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:35 as the father of Hadad. His name means solitary. He was a significant figure in the Edomite family tree.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.35; father of: Hadad (H1908) § Bedad = "solitary" the father of an Edomite chief
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Bedad. See also: Genesis 36:35; 1 Chronicles 1:46.
הַ/מַּכֶּ֤ה
nâkâh
H5221
"to smite"
Art | V-Hiphil
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מִדְיָן֙
Midyân
H4080
"Midian"
N-proper
Refers to Midian, a son of Abraham, his country, and descendants, known for being a tribe that lived in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula.
Definition: § Midian or Midianite = "strife" the tribe descended from Midian inhabitant of the territory of the tribe descended from Midian; located principally in the desert north of the Arabian peninsula; land to which Moses went when he fled from Pharaoh
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: Midian, Midianite. See also: Genesis 25:2; Judges 7:1; Psalms 83:10.
בִּ/שְׂדֵ֣ה
sâdeh
H7704
"field"
Prep | N-ms
A field or land is what this word represents, often referring to a flat area of land used for cultivation or as a habitat for wild animals, as described in the book of Genesis. It can also mean a plain or a country, as opposed to a mountain or sea. This term is used in the story of Ruth and Boaz.
Definition: 1) field, land 1a) cultivated field 1b) of home of wild beasts 1c) plain (opposed to mountain) 1d) land (opposed to sea)
Usage: Occurs in 309 OT verses. KJV: country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 28:38; Nehemiah 12:29.
מוֹאָ֔ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
עִיר֖/וֹ
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
עֲוִֽית
ʻĂvîyth
H5762
"Avith"
N-proper
Avith is a place in Palestine, meaning 'ruins', and is associated with King Hadad of Edom. It appears in the Bible as a city in the kingdom of Edom. The name Avith symbolizes a place of destruction.
Definition: § Avith = "ruins" the city of Hadad Ben-Bedad, one of the kings of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Avith. See also: Genesis 36:35; 1 Chronicles 1:46.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:35
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- Genesis 36:35 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:35
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 36:35
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:35
Context — The Kings of Edom
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. 37When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.Genesis 36:35 Summary
[Genesis 36:35 tells us about a king named Hadad who came after King Husham and did something very significant - he defeated Midian in the country of Moab. This shows that even in the stories of kings and battles, God is at work, as seen in His power to give victory, similar to what is described in Exodus 15:6. Hadad's city was called Avith, and his story is part of the larger family tree of Esau, which helps us understand the relationships between different nations in the Bible, such as those mentioned in Genesis 25:23 and Deuteronomy 2:4-5. By looking at these verses, like Genesis 36:35, we can see how God's plan unfolds through the rise and fall of kingdoms and leaders.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Hadad, the son of Bedad, mentioned in Genesis 36:35?
Hadad was a king who reigned after Husham's death and was known for defeating Midian in the country of Moab, as seen in Genesis 36:35, a feat that might be reminiscent of God's power as demonstrated in Exodus 15:6.
What is the significance of the city of Avith in Genesis 36:35?
The city of Avith was the capital of Hadad's kingdom, and its mention serves as a geographical marker, similar to how other cities are mentioned in the Bible, such as Jerusalem in 2 Samuel 5:6-12, to provide context and setting for the events described.
How does the reign of Hadad son of Bedad fit into the broader narrative of Genesis?
The reign of Hadad is part of the genealogical record in Genesis 36, which traces the descendants of Esau and provides insight into the nations that will interact with Israel, as hinted at in Genesis 25:23 and further explored in Deuteronomy 2:4-5.
What can we learn from the succession of kings in Genesis 36:33-37, including Hadad in Genesis 36:35?
The succession of kings highlights the fleeting nature of human power and the sovereignty of God, who raises up and brings down leaders according to His will, a theme echoed in Psalm 75:7 and Daniel 2:21.
Reflection Questions
- How does the victory of Hadad over Midian reflect the larger theme of God's power and sovereignty in the Bible?
- In what ways can the rise and fall of kingdoms, as seen in Genesis 36:33-37, inform our understanding of God's role in human history?
- What does the mention of specific cities and lands, like Avith and Moab, contribute to our understanding of the biblical narrative and its geographical context?
- How can the story of Hadad son of Bedad encourage or challenge our faith, particularly in terms of trusting in God's power and provision?
- What lessons can be drawn from the fact that the Bible records the accomplishments of non-Israelite leaders like Hadad, and how does this relate to God's universal sovereignty?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:35
And Husham died,.... As is thought, about A. M. 2219, above forty years after the death of Abraham, as computed by the above writer: and Hadad the son of Bedad (who smote Midian in the field of Moab)
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:35
And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith. Aih Avith - i:e., ruins.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:35
(35) Who smote Midian . . . —All memory of this exploit has passed away, and the complete silence of the Bible regarding every one of these kings, makes it probable that they belonged to an early date prior to the time in Israel when historical events were carefully recorded.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 36:35
Verse 35. Smote Midian in the field of Moab] Bishop Cumberland supposes that this was Midian, the son of Abraham by Keturah, and that he was killed by Hadad some time before he was one hundred and nine years of age; and that Moses recorded this, probably, because it was a calamity to the ancestor of Jethro, his father-in-law. - Orig. of Nat., p. 14.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:35
35. Hadad] A name familiar as that of a Syrian deity, occurring in the royal names “Ben-Hadad” and “Hadad-Ezer.” The defeat of “Midian in the field of Moab,” the solitary note of history, illustrates the extent to which the power of Edom at one time was developed. See note on the same name, Genesis 25:2. Ewald conjectured that this king Hadad I was a contemporary of Gideon’s, and joined in resistance to the Midianite invasion, circ. 1100 (Judges 6 ff.). Avith] LXX reads “Gittaim.”
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:35
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.