Genesis 36:32 bbe — Bela, son of Beor, was king in Edom, and the name of his chief town was Dinhabah.

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"Bela, son of Beor, was king in Edom, and the name of his chief town was Dinhabah."

— Genesis 36:32, Bible in Basic English

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“And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.”
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Genesis 36 — Context

These were the Horite chiefs: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,

Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. Such were the Horite chiefs in their order in the land of Seir.

And these are the kings who were ruling in the land of Edom before there was any king over the children of Israel.

Bela, son of Beor, was king in Edom, and the name of his chief town was Dinhabah.

At his death, Jobab, son of Zerah of Bozrah, became king in his place.

And at the death of Jobab, Husham, from the country of the Temanites, became king in his place.

And at the death of Husham, Hadad, son of Bedad, who overcame the Midianites in the field of Moab, became king; his chief town was named Avith.

Genesis 36:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 36:32 say?

Genesis 36:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Bela, son of Beor, was king in Edom, and the name of his chief town was Dinhabah.”

Where is Genesis 36:32 in the Bible?

Genesis 36:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 36, verse 32.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 36:32.

What translation should I read Genesis 36:32 in?

Genesis 36:32 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 Genesis 36:32?

Genesis 36:32 reads (BBE): “Bela, son of Beor, was king in Edom, and the name of his chief town 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.

Genesis 36:32 bbe — Bela, son of Beor, was king in Edom, and the name of his chief town was Dinhabah.

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