Genesis 36:33 kjv — And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

King James Version

"And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead."

— Genesis 36:33, King James Version

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Genesis 36 — Context

30

Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.

31

And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.

32

And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.

33

And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

34

And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.

35

And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.

36

And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.

Genesis 36:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 36:33 say?
Genesis 36:33 in the King James Version reads: “And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.”
Where is Genesis 36:33 in the Bible?
Genesis 36:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 36, verse 33.
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 36:33.
What translation should I read Genesis 36:33 in?
Genesis 36:33 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 36:33?
Genesis 36:33 reads (KJV): “And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.” 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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