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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/36.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When Jobab died, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned as his successor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites became king in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After Jobab died, Husham from the territory of the Temanites ruled in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Jobab dies, and Husham from the land of the Temanite reigns in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Jobab dieth, and reign in his stead doth Husham from the land of the Temanite.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jobab will die, and Husham from the land of Temani will reign in his stead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when Jobab was dead, Husam of the land of the Themanites reigned in his stead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Jobab died, Husham, from the land of the Temanites, succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites succeeded him as king.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Teman reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yubab died and Kheshum reigned after him from the land of Timna.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Jobab died; and Asom, from the land of the Thaemanites, reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/36-34.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9239" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">The Kings of Edom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">33</span>When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. <span class="reftext">34</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3103.htm" title="3103: yō·w·ḇāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- From yabab; howler; Jobab, the name of two Israelites and of three foreigners.">When Jobab</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·māṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">died,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2367.htm" title="2367: ḥu·šām (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Edom. Or Chusham; from chuwsh; hastily; Chusham, an Idumaean.">Husham</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: mê·’e·reṣ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">from the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/8489.htm" title="8489: hat·tê·mā·nî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Teman. Patronymically from Teyman; a Temanite or descendant of Teman.">of the Temanites</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in his place.</a> </span><span class="reftext">35</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">1 Chronicles 1:43-44</a></span><br />These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a></span><br />and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/27-40.htm">Genesis 27:40</a></span><br />You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-3.htm">Genesis 32:3</a></span><br />Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-16.htm">Genesis 33:16</a></span><br />So that day Esau started on his way back to Seir,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Genesis 36:1-8</a></span><br />This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). / Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4-5</a></span><br />and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. / Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-12.htm">Deuteronomy 2:12</a></span><br />The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-22.htm">Deuteronomy 2:22</a></span><br />just as He had done for the descendants of Esau who lived in Seir, when He destroyed the Horites from before them. They drove them out and have lived in their place to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-4.htm">Joshua 24:4</a></span><br />and to Isaac I gave Jacob and Esau. I gave Esau Mount Seir to possess, but Jacob and his sons went down to Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">1 Samuel 14:47</a></span><br />After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a></span><br />He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-15</a></span><br />Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">2 Kings 8:20-22</a></span><br />In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. His troops, however, fled to their homes. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/obadiah/1-6.htm">Obadiah 1:6-9</a></span><br />But how Esau will be pillaged, his hidden treasures sought out! / All the men allied with you will drive you to the border; the men at peace with you will deceive and overpower you. Those who eat your bread will set a trap for you without your awareness of it. / In that day, declares the LORD, will I not destroy the wise men of Edom and the men of understanding in the mountains of Esau? ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="hdg">See on ver.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11,15</a></b></br> And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/2-11.htm">Job 2:11</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7</a></b></br> Concerning Edom, thus saith the LORD of hosts; <i>Is</i> wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">Country</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-46.htm">Husham</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/job/42-9.htm">Temanite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Temanites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Te'manites</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Country</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Husham</a> <a href="/joshua/11-1.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Temanite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Temanites</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Te'manites</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 36</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Esau's three wives.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-6.htm">His removal to mount Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-9.htm">His sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">The dukes which descended of his sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-24.htm">Anah finds mules.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-31.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">The dukes that descended of Esau.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/36.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/36.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When Jobab died</b><br>This phrase marks a transition of leadership, a common occurrence in the genealogical and historical records of the Bible. Jobab's death signifies the end of his reign, which is part of the lineage of Edomite kings. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, and their history is intertwined with that of Israel. The death of a king often led to shifts in power and potential instability, reflecting the transient nature of human leadership compared to the eternal reign of God.<p><b>Husham from the land of the Temanites</b><br>Husham's origin from the land of the Temanites is significant. Teman was a region in Edom, known for its wise men (<a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7</a>). The Temanites were renowned for their wisdom, and this association may imply that Husham was a ruler of notable intellect or counsel. The mention of Teman connects to the broader narrative of Edom's history and its interactions with Israel. Teman is also mentioned in the book of Job, suggesting a link to the wisdom literature of the Bible.<p><b>reigned in his place</b><br>The succession of Husham to the throne indicates the continuation of the Edomite monarchy. This phrase underscores the orderly transition of power, which was crucial for maintaining stability in ancient kingdoms. The concept of reigning in another's place can be seen as a type of Christ, who reigns in the place of Adam, bringing redemption and restoration. The idea of succession also points to the fulfillment of God's promises and the unfolding of His divine plan through history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jobab.htm">Jobab</a></b><br>A king of Edom who reigned before Husham. His death marks a transition in leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/husham.htm">Husham</a></b><br>The successor to Jobab, who became king after Jobab's death. His reign signifies a continuation of the Edomite lineage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/land_of_the_temanites.htm">Land of the Temanites</a></b><br>A region associated with the descendants of Esau, specifically linked to Teman, a grandson of Esau. This area is known for its wisdom and is mentioned in other parts of the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_transitions.htm">Leadership Transitions</a></b><br>The change from Jobab to Husham illustrates the natural progression of leadership and the importance of preparing for transitions in our own lives and communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>Husham's reign from the land of the Temanites reminds us of the lasting influence of our heritage and the importance of maintaining a godly legacy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_and_reputation.htm">Wisdom and Reputation</a></b><br>The mention of the Temanites, known for their wisdom, encourages us to seek and value wisdom in our own lives, aligning with biblical principles.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 36</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_edomite_kings_fit_biblical_timelines.htm">Genesis 36:31-39 describes Edomite kings before Israel's monarchy--how does this align with later biblical timelines?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_esau's_wives_differ_in_genesis.htm">In Genesis 36:2-3, Esau's wives differ from those mentioned in Genesis 26:34 and 28:9--why the discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_archaeology_confirm_mt._seir's_ruin.htm">In Ezekiel 35:3-4, can archaeological evidence confirm the eternal desolation of Mount Seir as prophesied?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_galatians_5_15.htm">What is Bozrah's biblical significance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 34.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Jobab died, and Husham</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Hushai</span>; "Haste" (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">of the land of Temani</span> (a province in Northern Idumea, with a city Teman which has not yet been discovered) <span class="cmt_word">reigned in his stead.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/36-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When Jobab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹבָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·ḇāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3103.htm">Strong's 3103: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jobab -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also two non-Israelite kings, also two Benjamites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">died,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֖מָת</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·māṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Husham</span><br /><span class="heb">חֻשָׁ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥu·šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2367.htm">Strong's 2367: </a> </span><span class="str2">Husham -- a king of Edom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the land</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵאֶ֥רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Temanites</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתֵּימָנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(hat·tê·mā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8489.htm">Strong's 8489: </a> </span><span class="str2">Temanite -- inhabitant of Teman</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reigned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְלֹ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his place.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/36-34.htm">Genesis 36:34 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/36-34.htm">Genesis 36:34 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/36-34.htm">Genesis 36:34 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/36-34.htm">Genesis 36:34 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/36-34.htm">Genesis 36:34 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/36-34.htm">Genesis 36:34 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/36-34.htm">Genesis 36:34 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/36-34.htm">Genesis 36:34 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/36-34.htm">Genesis 36:34 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/36-34.htm">Genesis 36:34 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/36-34.htm">OT Law: Genesis 36:34 Jobab died and Husham of the land (Gen. 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