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.