And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of Bedad, which smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad became king in his place. Hadad had defeated the Midianites in battle in the country of Moab, and his capital city was called Avith.
This verse records the succession of early Edomite kings, noting that Hadad replaced Husham as ruler and was known for his military victory over the Midianites.
📚 Historical Context
1 Chronicles 1 is part of a genealogical record in the Bible that traces the descendants of key figures from Adam to the Israelites, including the Edomite kings who were descendants of Esau and often rivals to Israel. In this verse, we see the succession of kings in Edom, where Hadad son of Bedad replaced the deceased Husham, noted for his military victory over the Midianites in the field of Moab, and his capital city was Avith. This reflects the biblical interest in documenting ancient Near Eastern histories to show God's overarching plan in the world.
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