Genesis 36:34

King James Version:

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

When Yovav died, Husham from the land of the Temani reigned in his place.

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 Jobab^{H3103} died^{H4191}, and Husham^{H2367} of the land^{H776} of Temani^{H8489} reigned^{H4427} in his stead.

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Commentary for Genesis 36:34

Genesis 36:34 is a verse from a chapter that primarily lists the genealogies of Esau, who is the brother of Jacob (also known as Israel). Esau's descendants are significant as they form the Edomite tribe, which settled in the region south of the Dead Sea and the area east of the Jordan River, known as Edom.

The verse specifically mentions the death of Jobab and the succession of Husham of the land of Temani as king. This passage is part of a broader section that details the line of Esau's descendants who became kings in Edom before any Israelite king reigned. This indicates that the Edomites had established a monarchical society.

**Themes:**
1. **Genealogy and Heritage:** The importance of lineage and ancestry is a central theme in this chapter, emphasizing the continuity of Esau's line and the establishment of the Edomite people.
2. **Divine Promises:** The listing of Esau's descendants fulfills the promise God made to Abraham that his descendants would be numerous and would possess the land (Genesis 17:6).
3. **National Identity:** The chapter contributes to the formation of Edomite identity, distinguishing them from the Israelites, with whom they had a complex relationship, often characterized by hostility.

**Historical Context:**
The events described in Genesis 36 likely occurred during the late 2nd millennium BCE. At this time, the Edomites were establishing themselves as a distinct people group in the region that would later be known as Edom. The mention of kings reigning before any Israelite king suggests a period when the Israelites were not yet a unified nation with a monarchy, placing this verse prior to the reign of King Saul, the first king of Israel, which began around 1020 BCE.

This verse reflects the historical reality of the ancient Near East, where kinship groups and tribes were coalescing into more structured political entities, such as kingdoms. The reference to Temani (possibly modern-day Yemen) also suggests connections or movements of people across the Arabian Peninsula during this time.

In summary, Genesis 36:34 is situated within a chapter that outlines the lineage of Esau's descendants, the Edomites, and their early kings, highlighting themes of genealogy, divine promises, and national identity within the historical context of tribal societies transitioning to more formalized kingdoms in the ancient Near East.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. 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.
   
5. 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.
   
6. 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.