KJV ORIGINAL
And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Bela, the son of Beor, ruled as king in Edom, and the name of his capital city was Dinhabah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that Bela, son of Beor, was a king who ruled over the land of Edom from his capital city called Dinhabah.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record listing the kings who ruled in Edom before Israel had any kings. Edom was the nation descended from Esau, Jacob's twin brother, and was located southeast of the Dead Sea. These early Edomite kings ruled city-states rather than a unified kingdom, which explains why each king is associated with a specific city.
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