King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth [by] the river reigned in his stead.
Complete Jewish Bible:
When Samlah died, Sha'ul of Rechovot-by-the-River reigned in his place.
Berean Standard Bible:
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.
American Standard Version:
And Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River reigned in his stead.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Samlah{H8072} died{H4191}, and Saul{H7586} of Rehoboth{H7344} by the river{H5104} reigned{H4427} in his stead.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Chronicles 1:48
- And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.
Genesis 10:11
- Out of that land went forth Asshur, and builded Nineveh, and the city Rehoboth, and Calah,
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Commentary for Genesis 36:37
Genesis 36:37 is a verse from a chapter that primarily lists the genealogies of Esau, also known as Edom, who was the brother of Jacob (Israel). The verse specifically mentions the death of Samlah and the succession of Saul of Rehoboth as a leader or chieftain among the Edomites.
**Themes:**
1. **Succession and Leadership:** The passage reflects the theme of leadership transition, a common motif in the historical books of the Bible. It underscores the importance of lineage and succession in the ancient Near East.
2. **Divine Sovereignty:** While not explicit in this verse, the broader context suggests that God's providence guides the rise and fall of leaders and nations, even among the non-Israelite peoples like the Edomites.
3. **Historical Record:** The detailed genealogies serve to preserve the historical record of the Edomites, who are significant in the biblical narrative due to their kinship with the Israelites and their often contentious relationship.
**Historical Context:**
The events recorded in Genesis 36 likely occur during the patriarchal period, which is the time of the ancestors of the Israelite people, including Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Jacob's sons. The genealogies in this chapter may span several generations, reflecting a period before the establishment of the Israelite monarchy.
Edom, located south of the Dead Sea, was a nation that descended from Esau and was often in conflict with Israel. The mention of Rehoboth by the river likely refers to a location within or near the territory of Edom. The succession of Saul of Rehoboth after Samlah's death indicates a change in leadership within the Edomite community.
This verse, along with the others in the chapter, provides a snapshot of the political landscape among the descendants of Esau, emphasizing the continuity of their lineage and governance outside of the direct narrative of the Israelites. It is also worth noting that the mention of Saul here is not related to the later King Saul of Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H8072
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׂמְלָה
Transliteration: Samlâh
Pronunciation: sam-law'
Description: probably for the same as שִׂמְלָה; Samlah, an Edomite; Samlah. - 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: H7586
There are 335 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁאוּל
Transliteration: Shâʼûwl
Pronunciation: shaw-ool'
Description: passive participle of שָׁאַל; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites; Saul, Shaul. - Strong's Number: H7344
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רְחֹבוֹת
Transliteration: Rᵉchôbôwth
Pronunciation: rekh-o-both'
Description: or רְחֹבֹת; plural of רְחֹב; streets; Rechoboth, a place in Assyria and one in Palestine; Rehoboth. - Strong's Number: H5104
There are 109 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָהָר
Transliteration: nâhâr
Pronunciation: naw-hawr'
Description: from נָהַר; a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity; flood, river. - 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.