KJV ORIGINAL
And Bela died, and 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 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 Bela died.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a genealogical record of the kings who ruled in Edom (the descendants of Esau) before Israel had any kings. Bozrah was an important city in Edom, located in what is now southern Jordan. These records show that Edom had an established monarchy while Israel was still a collection of tribes.
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