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
Jobab's death marks a transition in leadership, a common theme in the genealogies and historical accounts of the Old Testament. The mention of his death signifies the end of his reign and the beginning of another, highlighting the temporal nature of human authority. Jobab is listed among the kings of Edom, a region south of the Dead Sea, which was often in conflict with Israel. This transition reflects the broader biblical narrative of the rise and fall of leaders and nations, emphasizing God's sovereignty over history.

Husham from the land of the Temanites
Husham's origin from the land of the Temanites connects him to the region of Teman, which is associated with Edom. Teman was known for its wise men, as referenced in the book of Obadiah and Jeremiah. The Temanites were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, and thus related to the Israelites. This connection underscores the complex relationships between the Edomites and Israelites throughout biblical history. The mention of Husham's origin may also suggest the influence of Edomite culture and wisdom during his reign.

reigned in his place
The phrase indicates the continuation of leadership and governance, a theme prevalent in the biblical narrative. The succession of kings in Edom parallels the succession of kings in Israel and Judah, illustrating the political structures of the ancient Near East. This transition of power is a reminder of the cyclical nature of human leadership, contrasting with the eternal kingship of God. The reign of Husham, like other Edomite kings, is part of the broader biblical story of God's dealings with the nations surrounding Israel, often serving as a backdrop for Israel's own history and prophetic literature.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jobab
A king mentioned in the genealogies of Edom, who reigned before Husham. His death marks a transition of leadership.

2. Husham
The successor to Jobab, who became king after Jobab's death. His reign signifies the continuation of leadership in Edom.

3. The Temanites
A group or region associated with Husham. Teman was a notable city in Edom, often associated with wisdom and might.
Teaching Points
The Transience of Earthly Leadership
The transition from Jobab to Husham reminds us of the temporary nature of human leadership. Earthly rulers come and go, but God's sovereignty remains constant.

The Importance of Legacy
As leaders change, the legacy they leave behind impacts future generations. We should consider what kind of legacy we are building in our own lives.

Wisdom and Leadership
Husham's association with the Temanites, known for wisdom, suggests that wisdom is a valuable trait in leadership. We should seek wisdom in our own roles of influence.

God's Sovereign Plan
The genealogies and transitions of leadership in the Bible remind us that God is orchestrating history according to His divine plan, even when we do not see the full picture.

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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