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Now these are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king from the sons of Israel reigned. Bela was the son of Beor, and the name of his city was Dinhabah.

Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.

When Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah became king in his place.

And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.

When Jobab died, Husham of the land of the Temanites became king in his place.

And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his stead.

When Husham died, Hadad the son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the field of Moab, became king in his place; and the name of his city was Avith.

And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of Bedad, which smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.

When Hadad died, Samlah of Masrekah became king in his place.

And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.

When Samlah died, Shaul of Rehoboth by the Euphrates River became king in his place.

And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.

When Shaul died, Baal-hanan the son of Achbor became king in his place.

And when Shaul was dead, Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.

When Baal-hanan died, Hadad became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pai, and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.

And when Baalhanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.

Then Hadad died. Now the tribal chiefs of Edom were chief Timna, chief Aliah, chief Jetheth,

Hadad died also. And the dukes of Edom were; duke Timnah, duke Aliah, duke Jetheth,

chief Oholibamah, chief Elah, chief Pinon,

Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,

chief Kenaz, chief Teman, chief Mibzar,

Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,

chief Magdiel, and chief Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom.

Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom.