And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
And Saul died,.... About A. M. 2325:
and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead: whose name, inverted, is observed by Grotius to be the same with Hannibal; it signifies a gracious lord or…
Adam Clarke
Jobab the son of Zerah - Many have supposed that Jobab is the same as Job, so remarkable for his afflictions and patience; and that Eliphaz, mentioned Gen 36:10, etc., was the same who in the book of…
By degrees, it seems, the Edomites wormed out the Horites, obtained full possession of the country, and had a government of their own. 1. They were ruled by kings, who governed the whole country, and…
Cambridge Bible
Bozrah A town lying 20 miles south-east of the Dead Sea, of great importance in old times perhaps the chief Edomite city. Cf. Isa 34:6; Isa 63:1; Jer 49:13; Jer 49:22; Amo 1:12. It has been identified…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture