Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah succeeded him as king. New Living Translation When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah became king in his place. English Standard Version Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place. Berean Standard Bible When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. King James Bible And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead. New King James Version And when Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place. New American Standard Bible Then Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place. NASB 1995 Then Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place. NASB 1977 Then Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place. Legacy Standard Bible Then Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place. Amplified Bible Now Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned as his successor. Christian Standard Bible When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah became king in his place. American Standard Version And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead. English Revised Version And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead. GOD'S WORD® Translation After Bela died, Jobab, son of Zerah from Bozrah, succeeded him as king. International Standard Version After Bela died, Zerah's son Jobab from Bozrah ruled in his place. Majority Standard Bible When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. NET Bible When Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. New Heart English Bible When Bela died, and Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place. Webster's Bible Translation And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead. World English Bible Bela died, and Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, reigned in his place. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Bela dies, and Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigns in his stead; Young's Literal Translation and Bela dieth, and reign in his stead doth Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah; Smith's Literal Translation And Bela will die, and Jobab will reign instead of him, the son of Zerah from Bozrah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zara of Bosra reigned in his stead. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Bela died, and Jobab, the son of Zerah from Bozrah, reigned in his place. New American Bible When Bela died, Jobab, son of Zerah, from Bozrah, succeeded him as king. New Revised Standard Version Bela died, and Jobab son of Zerah of Bozrah succeeded him as king. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Bela died and Yubab reigned after him, son of Yarakh of Butsar. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Balac died; and Jobab, son of Zara, from Bosorrha reigned in his stead. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Kings of Edom…32Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah. 33When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. 34When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 1:44 When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. Genesis 25:13-16 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. ... Genesis 36:31 These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Genesis 36:40-43 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, ... 1 Chronicles 1:43 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. Genesis 25:23 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.” Genesis 27:29 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.” Genesis 27:40 You shall live by the sword and serve your brother. But when you rebel, you will tear his yoke from your neck.” Genesis 28:9 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. Genesis 32:3 Jacob sent messengers ahead of him to his brother Esau in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Genesis 36:1-8 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. ... Genesis 36:15-19 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. ... Genesis 36:20-30 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. ... Deuteronomy 2:12 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.) Deuteronomy 2:22 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. Treasury of Scripture And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead. A. Isaiah 34:6 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 hath a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Idumea. Isaiah 63:1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Jeremiah 49:13,22 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… Jump to Previous Bela Bozrah Death Died Dieth Jobab Reign Reigned Stead Succeeded ZerahJump to Next Bela Bozrah Death Died Dieth Jobab Reign Reigned Stead Succeeded ZerahGenesis 36 1. Esau's three wives.6. His removal to mount Seir. 9. His sons. 15. The dukes which descended of his sons. 20. The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite. 24. Anah finds mules. 31. The kings of Edom. 40. The dukes that descended of Esau. When Bela died 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 Genesis 36, 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. Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place Persons / Places / Events 1. BelaThe first king of Edom mentioned in this passage. His death marks a transition in leadership. 2. Jobab The successor to Bela, identified as the son of Zerah. His reign signifies continuity in the Edomite leadership. 3. Zerah The father of Jobab, indicating a lineage and possibly a family of influence in Edom. 4. Bozrah A significant city in Edom, known for its strategic and economic importance. It serves as the origin of Jobab, highlighting its prominence. Teaching Points Leadership TransitionsThe passage highlights the inevitability of leadership changes. In our lives, we should be prepared for transitions and trust in God's sovereignty over leadership. Legacy and Influence Jobab's succession suggests the importance of family legacy. We should consider the spiritual and moral legacy we are leaving for future generations. Significance of Places 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. Historical Context 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.(33) Jobab.--The LXX. identify him with Job, but on no probable grounds.Verse 33. - And Bela died, and Jobab - probably meaning "Desert," or "Shout" (Gesenius); identified with Job (LXX., Augustine, Ambrose) - an opinion which Michaelis declares to be insinis error, nec, historicus solum, sed et grammaticus, Jobab being derived from the root יָבַב (vide' Suppl.,' p. 40); the name of a region of the Joktanite Arabs (Genesis 10:29) - the son of Zerah (who may have been the duke Zerah mentioned in ver. 17, and is here described by the territory over which he ruled as) of Bozrah - "Fort" (Gesenius); afterwards an important city of the Edomites (Isaiah 34:6; Isaiah 63:1; Jeremiah 49:13); 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') - reigned in his stead - literally, under him, i.e. in succession to him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Belaבָּ֑לַע (bā·la‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1106: Bela -- an Edomite, also two Israelites died, וַיָּ֖מָת (way·yā·māṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Jobab יוֹבָ֥ב (yō·w·ḇāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3103: Jobab -- a son of Joktan, also his descendants, also two non-Israelite kings, also two Benjamites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zerah זֶ֖רַח (ze·raḥ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2226: Zerah -- three Israelites, also an Edomite, also an Ethiopian from Bozrah מִבָּצְרָֽה׃ (mib·bā·ṣə·rāh) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1224: Bozrah -- 'fortress', a city in Edom, also one in Moab 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 Links Genesis 36:33 NIVGenesis 36:33 NLT Genesis 36:33 ESV Genesis 36:33 NASB Genesis 36:33 KJV Genesis 36:33 BibleApps.com Genesis 36:33 Biblia Paralela Genesis 36:33 Chinese Bible Genesis 36:33 French Bible Genesis 36:33 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 36:33 Bela died and Jobab the son (Gen. 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