KJV ORIGINAL
And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Bela died, Jobab (the son of Zerah from the city of Bozrah) became king in his place.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records the succession of kings in Edom, showing how leadership passed from one ruler to the next when the previous king died.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record listing the kings who ruled in Edom (the land of Esau's descendants) before Israel had kings. The Chronicler was documenting the history of surrounding nations and their royal lineages. Bozrah was a major city in Edom, located in what is now southern Jordan.
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