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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 Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah 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 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/genesis/36.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/genesis/36.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/genesis/36.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/genesis/36.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_/genesis/36.htm">New American 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="/nasb/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1995</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="/nasb77/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1977 </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="/lsb/genesis/36.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/genesis/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah 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 Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah 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 Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah 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 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="/erv/genesis/36.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/genesis/36.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/genesis/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After Bela died, Zerah's son Jobab from Bozrah 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 Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah 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 Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah from Bozrah 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 />When 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/genesis/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</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="/web/genesis/36.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/genesis/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Bela dies, and Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah 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 Bela dieth, and reign in his stead doth Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Bela will die, and Jobab will reign instead of him, the son of Zerah from Bozrah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zara of Bosra 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 />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/genesis/36.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/genesis/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Bela died, and Jobab son of Zerah of Bozrah 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 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="/hpbt/genesis/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Bela died and Yubab reigned after him, son of Yarakh of Butsar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/36.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/genesis/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Balac died; and Jobab, son of Zara, from Bosorrha reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/36-33.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=9233" 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">32</span>Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah. <span class="reftext">33</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-fs) -- 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">34</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="/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">1 Chronicles 1:44</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/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13-16</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. ...<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/36-40.htm">Genesis 36:40-43</a></span><br />These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, / Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, / Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-43.htm">1 Chronicles 1:43</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.<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/27-29.htm">Genesis 27:29</a></span><br />May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”<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/28-9.htm">Genesis 28:9</a></span><br />Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.<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/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="/genesis/36-15.htm">Genesis 36:15-19</a></span><br />These are the chiefs among the sons of Esau. The sons of Eliphaz the firstborn of Esau: Chiefs Teman, Omar, Zepho, Kenaz, / Korah, Gatam, and Amalek. They are the chiefs of Eliphaz in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Adah. / These are the sons of Esau’s son Reuel: Chiefs Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. They are the chiefs descended from Reuel in the land of Edom, and they are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Basemath. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">Genesis 36:20-30</a></span><br />These are the sons of Seir the Horite, who were living in the land: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah, / Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, the descendants of Seir in the land of Edom. / The sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam. Timna was Lotan’s sister. ...<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">A.</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 49:13,22</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="/genesis/36-32.htm">Bela</a> <a href="/micah/2-12.htm">Bozrah</a> <a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/genesis/10-29.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/genesis/36-32.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/genesis/30-2.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/acts/24-27.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/genesis/36-17.htm">Zerah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/46-21.htm">Bela</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-44.htm">Bozrah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-34.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/36-34.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/36-34.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/genesis/36-34.htm">Jobab</a> <a href="/genesis/36-34.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/genesis/36-34.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/genesis/36-34.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/genesis/36-34.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/genesis/38-30.htm">Zerah</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 Bela died</b><br>This phrase marks a transition of leadership, a common occurrence in the genealogical and historical records of the Bible. The death of a king often led to changes in political and social structures. In the context of <a href="/genesis/36.htm">Genesis 36</a>, which details the descendants of Esau, the mention of Bela's death signifies the end of his reign and the beginning of another, highlighting the transient nature of human authority compared to God's eternal sovereignty.<p><b>Jobab son of Zerah</b><br>Jobab is identified as the successor to Bela. The name Jobab appears elsewhere in the Bible, such as in the book of Job, though it is not necessarily the same individual. The mention of his father, Zerah, provides a genealogical link, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in biblical narratives. This lineage is part of the Edomite kings, descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother, which underscores the fulfillment of God's promise to make Esau a great nation (<a href="/genesis/25-23.htm">Genesis 25:23</a>).<p><b>from Bozrah</b><br>Bozrah was a significant city in Edom, known for its fortifications and strategic location. It is mentioned in other biblical texts, such as <a href="/isaiah/34-6.htm">Isaiah 34:6</a> and <a href="/jeremiah/49-13.htm">Jeremiah 49:13</a>, often in the context of judgment against Edom. The city's prominence in Edomite history is reflected in its mention here, indicating Jobab's likely influence and power base. Archaeological findings suggest Bozrah was a center of trade and military strength, contributing to the understanding of Edom's historical and cultural context.<p><b>reigned in his place</b><br>This phrase indicates the continuation of leadership and governance, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible. The succession of kings in Edom parallels the later succession of kings in Israel and Judah, illustrating the broader biblical narrative of leadership and its challenges. The concept of reigning also points to the ultimate reign of Christ, the King of Kings, who fulfills the biblical prophecy of a perfect and eternal ruler. The transition of power here foreshadows the eventual establishment of God's kingdom, where Christ will reign supreme.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bela.htm">Bela</a></b><br>The first king of Edom mentioned in this passage. His death marks a transition in leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jobab.htm">Jobab</a></b><br>The successor to Bela, identified as the son of Zerah. His reign signifies continuity in the Edomite leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zerah.htm">Zerah</a></b><br>The father of Jobab, indicating a lineage and possibly a family of influence in Edom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/bozrah.htm">Bozrah</a></b><br>A significant city in Edom, known for its strategic and economic importance. It serves as the origin of Jobab, highlighting its prominence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_transitions.htm">Leadership Transitions</a></b><br>The passage highlights the inevitability of leadership changes. In our lives, we should be prepared for transitions and trust in God's sovereignty over leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_influence.htm">Legacy and Influence</a></b><br>Jobab's succession suggests the importance of family legacy. We should consider the spiritual and moral legacy we are leaving for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_places.htm">Significance of Places</a></b><br>Bozrah's mention underscores the importance of places in God's plan. We should recognize the significance of our own "Bozrah"—the places where God has positioned us for influence and impact.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context.htm">Historical Context</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of Edom and its leaders can deepen our appreciation for God's unfolding plan throughout history. We should study history to see God's hand at work.<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/what_is_bozrah's_biblical_significance.htm">What is Bozrah's biblical significance?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_the_edomites.htm">Who were the ancient people known as Edomites?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/36.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) <span class= "bld">Jobab.</span>--The LXX. identify him with Job, but on no probable grounds.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 33.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Bela died, and Jobab</span> - probably meaning "Desert," or "Shout" (Gesenius); identified with Job (LXX., Augustine, Ambrose) - an opinion which Michaelis declares to be <span class="accented">insinis error, nec, historicus solum, sed et grammaticus</span>, Jobab being derived from the root <span class="hebrew">יָבַב</span> (vide' Suppl.,' p. 40); the name of a region of the Joktanite Arabs (<a href="/genesis/10-29.htm">Genesis 10:29</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">the son of Zerah</span> (who may have been the duke Zerah mentioned in ver. 17, and is here described by the territory over which he ruled as) <span class="cmt_word">of Bozrah</span> - "Fort" (Gesenius); afterwards an important city of the Edomites (<a href="/isaiah/34-6.htm">Isaiah 34:6</a>; <a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/49-13.htm">Jeremiah 49:13</a>); still to be traced in El-Busaireh, a village and castle in Arabia Petraea, about twenty-five miles south by east of the Dead Sea (Robinson, vol. 2. pp. 570, 571; Gesenius, 'Lex.,' p. 135; Porter in Kitto's 'Cyclopedia') - <span class="cmt_word">reigned in his stead</span> - literally, <span class="accented">under him, i.e.</span> in succession to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/36-33.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 - feminine 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/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/36-33.htm">Genesis 36:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">OT Law: Genesis 36:33 Bela died and Jobab the son (Gen. 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