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Genesis 36:33
ESV Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place.
NIV When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah succeeded him as king.
NASB Then Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place.
CSB When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
NLT When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah became king in his place.
KJV And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
NKJV And when Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place.

What does Genesis 36:33 mean?

These verses (Genesis 36:31) describes the kings of Edom (Genesis 36:1) during the era before Israel had kings (Judges 21:25).

After the death of Bela, the first king listed (Genesis 36:32), Jobab, son of Zerah, assumed the throne and ruled from Bozrah, a city well-known in Israel's history (Isaiah 34:6; Amos 1:12).
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Context Summary
Genesis 36:31–43 lists eight kings of Edom, the nation which descended from Esau (Genesis 36:1), all apparently ruling from a different city. This passage pointedly notes that Edom's kings all reigned before Israel had kings of her own. While Edom is conquering Seir (Genesis 36:9), Israel must endure centuries of slavery (Exodus 12:40). This was followed by a long period under a series of "judges" (Judges 21:25) before their first appointed king (1 Samuel 8:4–5). Finally, in this section, the clan leaders are listed, each likely representing a specific region in the land of Edom.
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Chapter Summary
Genesis 36 describes the generations of Esau, mostly focusing on the genealogy and rulers of the land of Edom. Repeatedly, the chapter emphasizes that Esau is Edom, repeating an association made earlier in Genesis (Genesis 25:25, 30). The Edomite people are his descendants. The regions in the land of Edom are named for his offspring. The chapter diverts briefly to give the genealogy of the Horite people (Genesis 14:6) who occupied the land before it was conquered (Deuteronomy 2:12). Finally, the chapter lists eight kings of Edom, along with the chiefs whose names became associated with the regions their clans occupied.
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