KJV ORIGINAL
And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
After Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites 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 after death.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record listing the kings who ruled in Edom (the descendants of Esau) before Israel had kings. The Temanites were a people group descended from Teman, who was Esau's grandson, and they lived in the region southeast of the Dead Sea.
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