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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.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/1_chronicles/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah ruled in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />After Bela's death, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah became king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After Bela died, Jobab, son of Zerah from Bozrah, succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After Bela died, Zerah's son Jobab from Bozrah succeeded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah, succeeded him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when Bela was dead Jobab the son of Zera of Bozrah reigned in his stead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Bela dies, and Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrali reigns in his stead;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Bela dieth, and reign in his stead doth Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrali;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Bela will die, and Jobab son of Zerah of Borah will reign in his stead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Bale died, and Jobab the son of Zare of Bosra, reigned in his stead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then Bela died, and Jobab, the son of Zerah, from Bozrah, reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab, son of Zerah, from Bozrah, succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah of Bozrah succeeded him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Bala died, and after him Yubab, son of Zarakh, from Butsar, became king.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Balac died, and Jobab the son of Zara of Bosorrha reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/1-44.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/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=272" 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/1_chronicles/1.htm">The Rulers of Edom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43</span>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. <span class="reftext">44</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1106.htm" title="1106: bā·la‘ (N-proper-ms) -- The same as bela'; Bela, the name of a place, also of an Edomite and of two Israelites.">When Bela</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/3103.htm" title="3103: yō·w·ḇāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- From yabab; howler; Jobab, the name of two Israelites and of three foreigners.">Jobab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2226.htm" title="2226: ze·raḥ (N-proper-ms) -- The same as zerach; Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince.">of Zerah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1224.htm" title="1224: mib·bā·ṣə·rāh (Prep-m:: N-proper-ms) -- Bozrah -- fortress, a city in Edom, also one in Moab. The same as botsrah; Botsrah, a place in Edom.">from Bozrah</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">45</span>When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.…<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="/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33</a></span><br />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/36-31.htm">Genesis 36:31</a></span><br />These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-34.htm">Genesis 36:34</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="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Genesis 36:35</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36</a></span><br />When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Genesis 36:37</a></span><br />When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38</a></span><br />When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Genesis 36:39</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Genesis 36:40</a></span><br />These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-41.htm">Genesis 36:41</a></span><br />Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-42.htm">Genesis 36:42</a></span><br />Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-43.htm">Genesis 36:43</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">1 Chronicles 1:45</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="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-46.htm">1 Chronicles 1:46</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-47.htm">1 Chronicles 1:47</a></span><br />When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">Bozrah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/34-6.htm">Isaiah 34:6</a></b></br> The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, it is made fat with fatness, <i>and</i> with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams: for the LORD hath a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Idumea.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this <i>that is</i> glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/49-13.htm">Jeremiah 49:13</a></b></br> For I have sworn by myself, saith the LORD, that Bozrah shall become a desolation, a reproach, a waste, and a curse; and all the cities thereof shall be perpetual wastes.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">Bela</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Bozrah</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-30.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-21.htm">Death</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-25.htm">Died</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-24.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-23.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-27.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-17.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-6.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-37.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/5-8.htm">Bela</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-6.htm">Bozrah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Death</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Died</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-4.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-1.htm">Adam's line to Noah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-5.htm">The sons of Japheth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-8.htm">The sons of Ham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-17.htm">The sons of Shem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-24.htm">Shem's line to Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-29.htm">Ishmael's sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">The sons of Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-34.htm">The posterity of Abraham by Esau.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-38.htm">The sons of Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">51. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">The dukes of Edom.</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/1_chronicles/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When Bela died</b><br>Bela was one of the early kings of Edom, a region south of the Dead Sea. The mention of his death signifies a transition of power, a common theme in the genealogies and histories of the Old Testament. This reflects the transient nature of human leadership compared to the eternal reign of God. The death of a king often led to shifts in political and social structures, which were significant in the ancient Near Eastern context.<p><b>Jobab son of Zerah</b><br>Jobab is identified as the successor to Bela. The name Jobab appears elsewhere in the Bible, but this particular Jobab is distinct as a king of Edom. Zerah, his father, is a name that appears in various genealogies, indicating a possible connection to other significant biblical figures. This highlights the interconnectedness of biblical lineages and the importance of heritage and ancestry in biblical narratives.<p><b>from Bozrah</b><br>Bozrah was a major city in Edom, known for its fortifications and strategic location. It is mentioned in other biblical texts, such as Isaiah and Jeremiah, often in prophetic contexts concerning judgment against Edom. The city's prominence in Edomite history underscores the significance of Jobab's rule, as Bozrah was a center of power and influence.<p><b>reigned in his place</b><br>The succession of Jobab to the throne of Edom illustrates the continuity of leadership despite the death of a king. This phrase emphasizes the orderly transition of power, which was crucial for maintaining stability in ancient kingdoms. The concept of reigning in place also points to the divine sovereignty over human affairs, as God ultimately orchestrates the rise and fall of leaders according to His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bela.htm">Bela</a></b><br>Bela was a king mentioned in the genealogies of Edom. His death marks a transition of leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jobab.htm">Jobab</a></b><br>Jobab, the son of Zerah, succeeded Bela as king. His lineage and role are significant in the context of Edomite history.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zerah.htm">Zerah</a></b><br>Zerah is noted as the father of Jobab, indicating a continuation of leadership within a family line.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bozrah.htm">Bozrah</a></b><br>Bozrah was a city in Edom, often associated with strength and fortification. It serves as the geographical context for Jobab's reign.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a></b><br>The nation of Edom, descended from Esau, is the broader context for these genealogies, highlighting the historical and familial connections to Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership_transitions.htm">The Importance of Leadership Transitions</a></b><br>The transition from Bela to Jobab highlights the inevitability of change in leadership. In our lives, we should be prepared for transitions and trust in God's sovereignty over them.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_and_legacy.htm">Family and Legacy</a></b><br>The mention of Jobab as the son of Zerah underscores the importance of family and legacy. As Christians, we are called to consider the spiritual legacy we leave for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>The genealogies of Edom remind us that God is sovereign over all nations and their leaders. We can trust that He is in control, even when earthly leadership changes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context_in_scripture.htm">Historical Context in Scripture</a></b><br>Understanding the historical and geographical context of biblical events enriches our comprehension of Scripture. It encourages us to study the Bible deeply and seek out its historical roots.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_chron._10's_view_of_saul_skew_history.htm">Does 1 Chronicles 10's portrayal of Saul's downfall reflect a theological agenda that undermines its historical reliability when compared to earlier accounts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_bozrah's_biblical_significance.htm">What is Bozrah's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_1_chron_27's_census_align.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 27's census reconcile with other conflicting census figures in the Bible (e.g., 2 Samuel 24)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_chron._5_18-19's_44,760_clash_with_data.htm">Does the reported total of 44,760 warriors in 1 Chronicles 5:18-19 contradict archaeological or historical data for that period?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(44<span class= "ital">, </span>45) <span class= "bld">Bozrah.</span>--"Portress" (the <span class= "ital">Byrsa</span> of Carthage); was one of the capitals of Edom, perhaps identical with Mibzar (fortress, <a href="/1_chronicles/1-53.htm" title="Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,">1Chronicles 1:53</a>). Eusebius mentions Mabsara as a large town in Gebalene. It is now represented by the ruins of <span class= "ital">Al-Bussireh</span> in <span class= "ital">Jebal.</span> See <a href="/amos/1-12.htm" title="But I will send a fire on Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah.">Amos 1:12</a>, "I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah;" and <a href="/isaiah/34-6.htm" title="The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, it is made fat with fatness, and with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams: for the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Idumea.">Isaiah 34:6</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 44.</span> - It is not impossible that this <span class="cmt_word">Jobab</span> is one with Job. The allusions in <a href="/genesis/36-11.htm">Genesis 36:11</a> to "Eliphaz the Temanite" have directed attention to this; and it has been favoured by the Septuagint and the Fathers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/1-44.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 Bela</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֑לַע</span> <span class="translit">(bā·la‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1106.htm">Strong's 1106: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bela -- an Edomite, also two Israelites</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">Jobab</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹבָ֥ב</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">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Zerah</span><br /><span class="heb">זֶ֖רַח</span> <span class="translit">(ze·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2226.htm">Strong's 2226: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zerah -- three Israelites, also an Edomite, also an Ethiopian</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Bozrah</span><br /><span class="heb">מִבָּצְרָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bā·ṣə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1224.htm">Strong's 1224: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bozrah -- 'fortress', a city in Edom, also one in Moab</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/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">1 Chronicles 1:44 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">1 Chronicles 1:44 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">1 Chronicles 1:44 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">1 Chronicles 1:44 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">1 Chronicles 1:44 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">1 Chronicles 1:44 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">1 Chronicles 1:44 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">1 Chronicles 1:44 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">1 Chronicles 1:44 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">1 Chronicles 1:44 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 1:44 Bela died and Jobab the son (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:43"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:43" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-45.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 1:45"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 1:45" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>