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Bela

Bela, son of Beor, was the first king to reign in Edom before Israel had a king.
MaleKingEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books4 verses

Summary

A king of Edom living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:32; only referred to as Bela (בֶּ֫לַע); a son of Beor.

Glossary entries

Bela (Person)

Family members

Father

Beor

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Mentions

  1. Genesis 36:32
    Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
  2. Genesis 36:33
    When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
  3. 1 Chronicles 1:43
    These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.
  4. 1 Chronicles 1:44
    When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.