KJV ORIGINAL
And Jobab died, and Husham of the land of Temani reigned in his stead.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of Teman 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 documenting the kings who ruled over Edom (the descendants of Esau) before Israel had any kings. The land of Teman was a region in Edom, likely in the southern part of what is now Jordan. These records show that Edom had developed into an organized kingdom with established succession patterns before the Israelites established their own monarchy.
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