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31 This is a list of the kings who ruled the territory of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelis. 32 Beor’s son Bela ruled over Edom. His city’s name was Dinhabah.

33 After Bela died, Zerah’s son Jobab from Bozrah ruled in his place.

34 After Jobab died, Husham from the territory of the Temanites ruled in his place.

35 After Husham died, Bedad’s son Hadad, who killed Midian in the field of Moab, ruled in his place. His city’s name was Avith.

36 After Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah ruled in his place.

37 After Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth by the river ruled in his place.

38 After Shaul died, Achbor’s son Baal-hanan ruled in his place.

39 After Achbor’s son Baal-hanan died, Hadar ruled in his place. His city’s name was Pau. And his wife’s name was Mehetabel, who was the daughter of Matred, and granddaughter of Me-zahab.

40 These were the names of the chiefs who descended from Esau according to their clans, territories, and names: tribal leaders Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, 41 Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, 42 Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, 43 Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs who descended from Edom, according to their territories in their own land.[a] This was the dynasty of Esau, who was the ancestor of the Edomites.

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  1. Genesis 36:43 Or land of their possession