King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
When Husham died, Hadad the son of B'dad, who killed Midyan in the field of Mo'av, reigned in his place; the name of his city was 'Avit.
Berean Standard Bible:
When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.
American Standard Version:
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.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Husham{H2367} died{H4191}, and Hadad{H1908} the son{H1121} of Bedad{H911}, who smote{H5221} Midian{H4080} in the field{H7704} of Moab{H4124}, reigned{H4427} in his stead: and the name{H8034} of his city{H5892} was Avith{H5762}.
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Commentary for Genesis 36:35
Genesis 36:35 is part of a genealogical passage in the Bible that outlines the descendants of Esau, who is the elder brother of Jacob (later named Israel). Esau's descendants are the Edomites, and the chapter details the kings who ruled in Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites.
Themes:
1. **Genealogy and Legitimacy**: The passage emphasizes the lineage of Esau, establishing the royal succession of the Edomites, which is significant for understanding the ancestry and historical claims of the peoples surrounding Israel.
2. **Divine Sovereignty**: The succession of kings, even among Israel's neighbors, reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over nations and their rulers.
3. **Historical Context**: This verse provides a snapshot of the political landscape of the region, indicating the presence of various groups and their interactions, such as the conflict between the Edomites and the Midianites.
Historical Context:
The verse mentions Husham, an Edomite king, and his successor, Hadad the son of Bedad, who is noted for his military victory over the Midianites in the field of Moab. This historical snippet offers insight into the tribal conflicts and territorial disputes that were common in the region at the time. The mention of Moab and Midian also connects this passage to other parts of the Bible where these groups interact with the Israelites.
The city of Avith, identified as Hadad's city, is not well-documented outside of this verse, but its inclusion suggests it was a place of significance for the Edomites. The detailed listing of Edomite kings serves to underscore the historical reality of these peoples and their interactions with the Israelites, who would later struggle with the Edomites for control of the land.
In summary, Genesis 36:35 is part of a broader narrative that provides a historical and theological backdrop to the Edomite nation, which has a complex relationship with Israel throughout biblical history. It sets the stage for understanding the regional dynamics that will influence the events of the Pentateuch and the historical books of the Bible.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: 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: H1908
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הֲדַד
Transliteration: Hădad
Pronunciation: had-ad'
Description: probably of foreign origin (compare אֲדַד); Hadad, the name of an idol, and of several kings of Edom; Hadad. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H911
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּדַד
Transliteration: Bᵉdad
Pronunciation: bed-ad'
Description: from בָּדַד; separation; Bedad, an Edomite; Bedad. - Strong's Number: H5221
There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָכָה
Transliteration: nâkâh
Pronunciation: naw-kaw'
Description: a primitive root; to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively); beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. - Strong's Number: H4080
There are 55 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִדְיָן
Transliteration: Midyân
Pronunciation: mid-yawn'
Description: the same as מִדְיָן; Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants; Midian, Midianite. - Strong's Number: H7704
There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂדֶה
Transliteration: sâdeh
Pronunciation: saw-deh'
Description: or שָׂדַי; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field (as flat); country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. - Strong's Number: H4124
There are 158 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוֹאָב
Transliteration: Môwʼâb
Pronunciation: mo-awb
Description: from a prolonged form of the prepositional prefix m-and אָב; from (her (the mother's)) father; Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants; Moab. - 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. - Strong's Number: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. - Strong's Number: H5892
There are 937 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִיר
Transliteration: ʻîyr
Pronunciation: eer
Description: or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from עוּר; a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post); Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. - Strong's Number: H5762
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲוִית
Transliteration: ʻĂvîyth
Pronunciation: av-veeth'
Description: or perhaps (עַיּוֹת (as if plural of עַי) (עַיוּת; from עָוָה; ruin; Avvith (or Avvoth), a place in Palestine; Avith.