1 Chronicles 1:45
New International Version
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites succeeded him as king.

New Living Translation
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites became king in his place.

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

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

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

New King James Version
When Jobab died, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.

New American Standard Bible
When Jobab died, Husham of the land of the Temanites became king in his place.

NASB 1995
When Jobab died, Husham of the land of the Temanites became king in his place.

NASB 1977
When Jobab died, Husham of the land of the Temanites became king in his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites became king in his place.

Amplified Bible
When Jobab died, Husham of the land of the Temanites became king in his place.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites ruled in his place.

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

Contemporary English Version
After Jobab's death, Husham from the land of Teman became king.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites succeeded him as king.

International Standard Version
After Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites succeeded him.

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

NET Bible
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites succeeded him.

New Heart English Bible
Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.

World English Bible
Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Jobab dies, and Husham from the land of the Temanite reigns in his stead;

Young's Literal Translation
and Jobab dieth, and reign in his stead doth Husham from the land of the Temanite;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jobab will die, and Husham from the land of the Temanites will reign in his stead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when Jobab also was dead, Husam of the land of the Themanites reigned in his stead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when Jobab also had died, Husham, from the land of the Temanites, reigned in his place.

New American Bible
When Jobab died, Husham, from the land of the Temanites, succeeded him as king.

New Revised Standard Version
When Jobab died, Husham of the land of the Temanites succeeded him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And after him Husham of the land of Teman reigned in his stead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yubab died, and Khusham from the land of the south became king after him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jobab died, and Asom of the land of the Thaemanites reigned in his stead.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Rulers of Edom
44When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. 45When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. 46When 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.…

Cross References
Genesis 36:33
When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.

Genesis 36:31
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites:

Genesis 36:34
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.

Genesis 36:35
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.

Genesis 36:36
When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.

Genesis 36:37
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.

Genesis 36:38
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.

Genesis 36:39
When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.

Genesis 36:40
These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,

Genesis 36:41
Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,

Genesis 36:42
Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,

Genesis 36:43
Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was the father of the Edomites.

1 Chronicles 1:46-47
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. / When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles 1:48-49
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place. / When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles 1:50-51
When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab. / Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,


Treasury of Scripture

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

Jobab.

Genesis 10:29
And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab: all these were the sons of Joktan.

Husham.

Genesis 36:34
And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.

Temanites.

1 Chronicles 1:36,53
The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and Amalek…

Job 2:11
Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.

Jeremiah 49:7,20
Concerning Edom, thus saith the LORD of hosts; Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished? …

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1 Chronicles 1
1. Adam's line to Noah.
5. The sons of Japheth.
8. The sons of Ham.
17. The sons of Shem.
24. Shem's line to Abraham.
29. Ishmael's sons.
32. The sons of Keturah.
34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau.
38. The sons of Seir.
43. The kings of Edom.
51. The dukes of Edom.














When Jobab died
The phrase marks a transition of leadership, a common theme in the genealogical and historical records of the Bible. The name "Jobab" is of Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "howler" or "shouter," which may reflect a characteristic or reputation of this leader. The death of a leader often signifies a period of change or uncertainty, yet it also underscores the continuity of God's plan through successive generations. In the broader biblical narrative, the death of a leader is not the end of God's work but a transition to new beginnings.

Husham
Husham is introduced as the successor to Jobab. The name "Husham" is derived from the Hebrew root "חוש" (chush), meaning "to hurry" or "to be quick." This could imply a leader who was decisive or swift in action. The introduction of Husham signifies the ongoing lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises through different individuals. Each leader, with their unique name and character, plays a role in the unfolding account of God's people.

of the land of the Temanites
The Temanites were a group associated with the region of Edom, south of the Dead Sea. The mention of the Temanites provides a geographical and cultural context, indicating that Husham was not an Israelite but from a neighboring people. This highlights the interconnectedness of different tribes and nations in the biblical narrative. The Temanites are often associated with wisdom, as seen in the Book of Job, where one of Job's friends, Eliphaz, is a Temanite. This connection may suggest that Husham's reign was marked by wisdom or counsel.

reigned in his place
The phrase signifies the continuation of leadership and governance. The Hebrew root for "reigned" is "מלך" (malak), which means to rule or have dominion. This reflects the divine order and structure that God establishes among His people. The transition of power is a reminder of God's sovereignty and the orderly progression of His divine plan. Each reign is a chapter in the larger account of God's interaction with humanity, demonstrating His faithfulness and the unfolding of His purposes through history.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When Jobab
יוֹבָ֑ב (yō·w·ḇāḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3103: Jobab -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also two non-Israelite kings, also two Benjamites

died,
וַיָּ֖מָת (way·yā·māṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

Husham
חוּשָׁ֖ם (ḥū·šām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2367: Husham -- a king of Edom

from the land
מֵאֶ֥רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of the Temanites
הַתֵּימָנִֽי׃ (hat·tê·mā·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8489: Temanite -- inhabitant of Teman

reigned
וַיִּמְלֹ֣ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

in his place.
תַּחְתָּ֔יו (taḥ·tāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of


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