And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
When Husham died, Hadad the son of Bedad became king in his place. Hadad was the one who defeated the Midianites in battle in the country of Moab, and his royal city was called Avith.
This verse records the succession of kings in Edom, noting that Hadad became king after Husham died and was known for his military victory over the Midianites.
📚 Historical Context
Genesis 36 is part of the biblical narrative that details the descendants of Esau, who became the ancestor of the Edomites, a people living in the region southeast of the Dead Sea. This verse records the succession of Edomite kings before Israel had a monarchy, mentioning Hadad son of Bedad as a ruler who led a military victory against the Midianites in the area of Moab. It serves as a historical record of ancient Near Eastern societies, illustrating how God was involved in the affairs of nations outside of Israel.
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