KJV ORIGINAL
And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Samlah died, Saul from Rehoboth by the river 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 Samlah died and Saul took over.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record documenting the kings who ruled in Edom (the land of Esau's descendants) before Israel had kings. These were the early rulers of the Edomite people, who lived southeast of the Dead Sea. The location 'Rehoboth by the river' likely refers to a city along the Euphrates River, showing the geographic spread of these ancient kingdoms.
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