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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 Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah 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 Hadad died, Samlah from the city of Masrekah 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 />Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah 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 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died, Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 />Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah succeeded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah 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 Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah 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 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah 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 Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah 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 Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah 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 Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah 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 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 />Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad dies, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad dieth, and reign in his stead doth Samlah of Masrekah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Hadad will die, and Samlah from Masrekah 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 Adad was dead, there reigned in his stead, Semla of Masreca. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when Adad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died, Samlah, from Masrekah, 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 />Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Hadad died and Samla reigned after him from Maserqa.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah 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 Adad died; and Samada of Massecca reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/36-36.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=9255" 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">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. <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1908.htm" title="1908: hă·ḏāḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Three Edomites. Probably of foreign origin; Hadad, the name of an idol, and of several kings of Edom.">When Hadad</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/8072.htm" title="8072: śam·lāh (N-proper-ms) -- A king of Edom. Probably for the same as simlah; Samlah, an Edomite.">Samlah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4957.htm" title="4957: mim·maś·rê·qāh (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in Edom. A form for Sowreq used denominatively; vineyard; Masrekah, a place in Idumaea.">from Masrekah</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">37</span>When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates 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/1-43.htm">1 Chronicles 1:43-50</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. / 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/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/17-20.htm">Genesis 17:20</a></span><br />As for Ishmael, I have heard you, and I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He will become the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.<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/28-3.htm">Genesis 28:3-4</a></span><br />May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples. / And may He give the blessing of Abraham to you and your descendants, so that you may possess the land where you dwell as a foreigner, the land God gave to Abraham.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-28.htm">Genesis 32:28</a></span><br />Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-11.htm">Genesis 35:11</a></span><br />And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a></span><br />Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/24-18.htm">Numbers 24:18</a></span><br />Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor.<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="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-17</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. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36</a></b></br> And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><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">Hadad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-47.htm">Masrekah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-47.htm">Masre'kah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-48.htm">Samlah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Hadad</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-47.htm">Masrekah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-47.htm">Masre'kah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Samlah</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Succeeded</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 Hadad died</b><br>This phrase marks a transition in leadership among the Edomites, descendants of Esau. Hadad's death signifies the end of his reign, a common occurrence in ancient monarchies where leadership was often passed through death rather than abdication. The name Hadad is associated with a storm god in ancient Near Eastern cultures, indicating possible cultural influences or religious syncretism in Edom.<p><b>Samlah from Masrekah</b><br>Samlah is introduced as the successor to Hadad. The name Samlah is not widely known outside this context, suggesting he may not have been a prominent figure beyond his reign. Masrekah, his place of origin, is not definitively located today, but it is believed to be within the region of Edom. This highlights the localized nature of leadership and the importance of regional identity in ancient times.<p><b>reigned in his place</b><br>The phrase indicates a continuation of governance and stability within the Edomite kingdom. The succession of kings in Edom, as recorded in <a href="/genesis/36.htm">Genesis 36</a>, reflects a structured political system. This mirrors the broader biblical theme of God’s sovereignty over nations and leaders, as seen in <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>, where God is described as the one who "removes kings and sets up kings." The orderly transition also contrasts with the often tumultuous changes in leadership seen in Israel's history, emphasizing the distinct paths of Esau's and Jacob's descendants.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hadad.htm">Hadad</a></b><br>A king of Edom mentioned in the genealogy of Esau's descendants. His death marks a transition in leadership.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/samlah.htm">Samlah</a></b><br>The successor to Hadad, who becomes the king of Edom. His reign signifies the continuation of Edomite leadership.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/masrekah.htm">Masrekah</a></b><br>The place associated with Samlah, indicating his origin or the region he governed.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_transitions.htm">Leadership Transitions</a></b><br>The change from Hadad to Samlah highlights the natural progression of leadership. In our lives, we should be prepared for transitions and trust in God's sovereignty over leadership changes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/genealogical_importance.htm">Genealogical Importance</a></b><br>The genealogies in the Bible, including the list of Edomite kings, remind us of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to the patriarchs. We should value our spiritual heritage and recognize God's hand in history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/edom's_role_in_biblical_history.htm">Edom's Role in Biblical History</a></b><br>Understanding Edom's place in the biblical account helps us see the broader picture of God's plan for nations. We should seek to understand our role in God's unfolding account.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>The rise and fall of leaders and nations are under God's control. This should encourage us to pray for our leaders and trust in God's ultimate plan for our world.<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_did_esau's_family_grow_so_fast.htm">How could Esau's family, in Genesis 36:6-8, have grown so rapidly despite known demographic constraints?</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/why_the_historical_gap_on_horite_chiefs.htm">Genesis 36:20-30 lists Horite chiefs, yet extrabiblical sources offer scant support--what explains this historical gap?</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 36.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Hadad died, and Samlah</span> - "Covering," "Garment," (Gesenius, Furst, Murphy) - <span class="cmt_word">of Masrekah</span> - "Vineyard" (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">reigned in his stead.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/36-36.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 Hadad</span><br /><span class="heb">הֲדָ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(hă·ḏāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1908.htm">Strong's 1908: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hadad -- three Edomites</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">Samlah</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׂמְלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(śam·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8072.htm">Strong's 8072: </a> </span><span class="str2">Samlah -- a king of Edom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Masrekah</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמַּשְׂרֵקָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·maś·rê·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4957.htm">Strong's 4957: </a> </span><span class="str2">Masrekah -- a place in Edom</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/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/36-36.htm">Genesis 36:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/36-36.htm">OT Law: Genesis 36:36 Hadad died and Samlah of Masrekah reigned (Gen. 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