King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.
Complete Jewish Bible:
After Yovav died, Husham from the land of the Temani took his place as king.
Berean Standard Bible:
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.
American Standard Version:
And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And when Jobab{H3103} was dead{H4191}, Husham{H2367} of the land{H776} of the Temanites{H8489} reigned{H4427} in his stead.
Cross-References (KJV):
Job 2:11
- ¶ Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.
Genesis 36:11
- And the sons of Eliphaz were Teman, Omar, Zepho, and Gatam, and Kenaz.
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 1:45
1 Chronicles 1:45 is a part of the genealogical records found in the opening chapters of the book, which trace the lineage from Adam through the patriarchs, the tribes of Israel, and various other figures mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. This particular verse is situated within a section that lists the kings of Edom, a nation southeast of Judea, which was descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob (Israel).
The verse succinctly states, "And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead." This indicates a transfer of power following the death of Jobab, with Husham, who hails from the region of Teman, ascending to the throne of Edom. Teman is one of the areas within Edom, known for its wisdom and mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, such as in the book of Jeremiah and Obadiah.
The themes present in this verse include the continuity of leadership, the importance of lineage and succession, and the historical documentation of rulers in the region. It reflects the biblical interest in recording the sequence of kings and the shifts in power among the neighboring nations of Israel. This not only provides a historical context but also sets the stage for understanding the relationships and conflicts that would later arise between these nations. The mention of Husham, in particular, adds to the broader narrative of Edom's national history, which is intertwined with Israel's story, especially in the context of the divine promises made to the ancestors of both peoples.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3103
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹבָב
Transliteration: Yôwbâb
Pronunciation: yo-bawb'
Description: from יָבַב; howler; Jobab, the name of two Israelites and of three foreigners; Jobab. - Strong's Number: H4191
There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוּת
Transliteration: mûwth
Pronunciation: mooth
Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. - Strong's Number: H2367
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חוּשָׁם
Transliteration: Chûwshâm
Pronunciation: khoo-shawm'
Description: or חֻשָׁם; from חוּשׁ; hastily; Chusham, an Idumaean; Husham. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H8489
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תֵּימָנִי
Transliteration: Têymânîy
Pronunciation: tay-maw-nee'
Description: patronymically from תֵּימָן; a Temanite or descendant of Teman; Temani, Temanite. - Strong's Number: H4427
There are 284 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָלַךְ
Transliteration: mâlak
Pronunciation: maw-lak'
Description: a primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel; consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely.