Genesis 36:36
ESV
Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his place.
NIV
When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah succeeded him as king.
NASB
Then Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah became king in his place.
CSB
When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.
NLT
When Hadad died, Samlah from the city of Masrekah became king in his place.
KJV
And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.
NKJV
When Hadad died, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his place.
What does Genesis 36:36 mean?
This passage (Genesis 36:31) describes the kings who ruled over Edom (Genesis 36:1). Notably, these rulers controlled their land in an era before Israel had any kings, at all. As Esau's descendants are conquering Seir (Genesis 14:6; Deuteronomy 2:12), Jacob's family will be enslaved in Egypt for centuries (Exodus 12:40), and even when freed will not immediately appoint a king (Judges 21:25).Hadad (Genesis 36:35) died, and Samlah took over as king, ruling from the city of Masrekah.
