The Kings of Edom

⁴³ These kings ·ruled [reigned] in Edom before there were kings in Israel [Gen. 36:31–39]. Bela son of Beor was king of Edom, and his city was named Dinhabah.

⁴⁴ When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah became king. He was from Bozrah.

⁴⁵ When Jobab died, Husham became king. He was from the land of the Temanites.

⁴⁶ When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad became king, and his city was named Avith. Hadad defeated Midian in the ·country [land; plains; field] of Moab.

⁴⁷ When Hadad died, Samlah became king. He was from Masrekah.

⁴⁸ When Samlah died, Shaul became king. He was from Rehoboth ·by [on; near] the river [^Cperhaps the Euphrates River].

⁴⁹ When Shaul died, Baal-Hanan son of Acbor became king.

⁵⁰ When Baal-Hanan died, Hadad became king, and his city was named ·Pau [Pai]. Hadad’s wife was named Mehetabel, and she was the daughter of Matred, who was the daughter of Me-Zahab. ⁵¹ Then Hadad died.

The ·leaders of the family groups [clan/tribal leaders; chiefs] of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, ⁵² Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, ⁵³ Kenaz, ·Teman [or Temam; Gen. 36:42], Mibzar, ⁵⁴ Magdiel, and Iram. These were the ·leaders [clan/tribal leaders; chiefs] of Edom.