1 Chronicles 1:43 net — Kings of Edom These were the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites:Bela son o…

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"Kings of Edom These were the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites:Bela son of Beor; the name of his city was Dinhabah."

— 1 Chronicles 1:43, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 1 — Context

40

The sons of Shobal:Alyan, Manahath, Ebal, Shephi, and Onam.The sons of Zibeon:Aiah and Anah.

41

The son of Anah:Dishon.The sons of Dishon:Hamran, Eshban, Ithran, and Keran.

42

The sons of Ezer:Bilhan, Zaavan, Jaakan. The sons of Dishan: Uz and Aran.

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Kings of Edom These were the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites:Bela son of Beor; the name of his city was Dinhabah.

44

When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah, succeeded him.

45

When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites succeeded him.

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When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad succeeded him. He struck down the Midianites in the plains of Moab; the name of his city was Avith.

1 Chronicles 1:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 1:43 say?
1 Chronicles 1:43 in the NET Bible reads: “Kings of Edom These were the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites:Bela son of Beor; the name of his city was Dinhabah.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 1:43 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 1:43 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 1, verse 43.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 1:43.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 1:43 in?
1 Chronicles 1:43 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 1:43?
1 Chronicles 1:43 reads (NET): “Kings of Edom These were the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites:Bela son of Beor; the name of his city was Dinhabah.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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