1 Chronicles 1:48
New International Version
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the river succeeded him as king.

New Living Translation
When Samlah died, Shaul from the city of Rehoboth-on-the-River became king in his place.

English Standard Version
Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.

Berean Standard Bible
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.

King James Bible
And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.

New King James Version
And when Samlah died, Saul of Rehoboth-by-the-River reigned in his place.

New American Standard Bible
When Samlah died, Shaul of Rehoboth by the Euphrates River became king in his place.

NASB 1995
When Samlah died, Shaul of Rehoboth by the River became king in his place.

NASB 1977
When Samlah died, Shaul of Rehoboth by the River became king in his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River became king in his place.

Amplified Bible
When Samlah died, Shaul of Rehoboth on the River [Euphrates] became king in his place.

Christian Standard Bible
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates River reigned in his place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates River ruled in his place.

American Standard Version
And Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River reigned in his stead.

Contemporary English Version
after Samlah's death, Shaul from the town of Rehoboth on the Euphrates River became king;

English Revised Version
And Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River reigned in his stead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the river succeeded him as king.

International Standard Version
After Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates River succeeded him.

Majority Standard Bible
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.

NET Bible
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the river succeeded him.

New Heart English Bible
Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth-ha-Nahar reigned in his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.

World English Bible
Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River reigned in his place.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Samlah dies, and Shaul from Rehoboth of the River reigns in his stead;

Young's Literal Translation
and Samlah dieth, and reign in his stead doth Shaul from Rehoboth of the River;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Samlah will die, and Saul from Rehoboth of the river will reign in his stead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Semla also died, and Saul of Rohoboth, which is near the river, reigned in his stead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then Samlah also died, and Shaul from Rehoboth, which is situated beside a river, reigned in his place.

New American Bible
Samlah died and Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates succeeded him as king.

New Revised Standard Version
When Samlah died, Shaul of Rehoboth on the Euphrates succeeded him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when Samlah died, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Samla died, and after him Shaul from the River Rekhbuth became king.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River reigned in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Sebla died, and Saul of Rhoboth by the river reigned in his stead.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Rulers of Edom
47When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place. 48When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place. 49When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.…

Cross References
Genesis 36:39
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.

Genesis 36:31-43
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: / Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. ...

1 Kings 11:14-22
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. ...

1 Chronicles 1:43-50
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. ...

1 Chronicles 1:51-54
Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, / Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, / Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, ...

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

1 Chronicles 4:1-2
The descendants of Judah: Perez, Hezron, Carmi, Hur, and Shobal. / Reaiah son of Shobal was the father of Jahath, and Jahath was the father of Ahumai and Lahad. These were the clans of the Zorathites.

1 Chronicles 6:1-2
The sons of Levi: Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. / The sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel.

1 Chronicles 9:1-2
So all Israel was recorded in the genealogies written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was exiled to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. / Now the first to resettle their own property in their cities were Israelites, priests, Levites, and temple servants.

1 Chronicles 12:1-2
Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; / they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin):

1 Chronicles 18:1-2
Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Gath and its villages from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, and they became subject to David and brought him tribute.

1 Chronicles 23:1-2
When David was old and full of years, he installed his son Solomon as king over Israel. / Then he gathered all the leaders of Israel, as well as the priests and Levites.

1 Chronicles 27:1-2
This is the list of the Israelites—the heads of families, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and their officers who served the king in every matter concerning the divisions on rotating military duty each month throughout the year. There were 24,000 men in each division: / Jashobeam son of Zabdiel was in charge of the first division, which was assigned the first month. There were 24,000 men in his division.

1 Chronicles 29:1-2
Then King David said to the whole assembly, “My son Solomon, the one whom God has chosen, is young and inexperienced. The task is great because this palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. / Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...


Treasury of Scripture

And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.

Shaul.

Genesis 36:37
And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.

Saul.

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1 Chronicles 1
1. Adam's line to Noah.
5. The sons of Japheth.
8. The sons of Ham.
17. The sons of Shem.
24. Shem's line to Abraham.
29. Ishmael's sons.
32. The sons of Keturah.
34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau.
38. The sons of Seir.
43. The kings of Edom.
51. The dukes of Edom.














When Samlah died
The phrase marks a transition of leadership, a common theme in the genealogical and historical records of the Bible. The name "Samlah" is of uncertain meaning, but it is important to note that each leader's death signifies the end of an era and the beginning of another. In the Hebrew context, death is often seen as a natural part of God's sovereign plan, reminding us of the transient nature of human life and leadership. This transition also reflects the divine orchestration of history, where God raises and removes leaders according to His purpose.

Shaul
The name "Shaul" is the same as "Saul," meaning "asked for" or "prayed for" in Hebrew. This name is significant in the biblical narrative, as it is also the name of the first king of Israel. The repetition of names in the Bible often serves to connect different accounts and characters, highlighting themes of leadership and divine selection. Shaul's reign, like others, is part of the unfolding account of God's people and His covenant promises.

from Rehoboth on the Euphrates
Rehoboth, meaning "broad places" or "wide spaces," is a location that signifies expansion and prosperity. The mention of the Euphrates, a major river in the ancient Near East, situates this narrative within a broader geographical and historical context. The Euphrates was a lifeline for many civilizations, symbolizing fertility and abundance. This geographical reference underscores the interconnectedness of the biblical narrative with the wider world, reminding us of God's sovereignty over all nations and lands.

reigned in his place
The concept of reigning "in his place" emphasizes the continuity of leadership and the orderly transition of power. In the biblical context, kingship is often seen as a divine appointment, with God as the ultimate King who establishes earthly rulers. This phrase reassures the reader of God's ongoing governance and the stability of His plans, even amidst human mortality and change. It serves as a reminder that while human leaders come and go, God's kingdom endures forever.

(48) Shaul.--Saul, the name of the first king of Israel.

Rehoboth by the river.--Probably the same as Rehoboth Ir in Genesis 10:11, i.e., the suburbs of Nineveh. The river is Euphrates.

Verse 48. - Rehoboth by the river; i.e. the Euphrates, to distinguish it probably from "the city Rehoboth" of Genesis 10:11.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When Samlah
שַׂמְלָ֑ה (śam·lāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8072: Samlah -- a king of Edom

died,
וַיָּ֖מָת (way·yā·māṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4191: To die, to kill

Shaul
שָׁא֖וּל (šā·’ūl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites

from Rehoboth
מֵרְחֹב֥וֹת (mê·rə·ḥō·ḇō·wṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7344: Rehoboth -- 'broad places', a well dug by Isaac, also two cities of uncertain location

on the Euphrates
הַנָּהָֽר׃ (han·nā·hār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5104: A stream, prosperity

reigned
וַיִּמְלֹ֣ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

in his place.
תַּחְתָּ֔יו (taḥ·tāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of


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