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Genesis 36:35
When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator records a succession of Edomite kings within the genealogical and historical framework of Genesis 36. This verse marks the immediate transition from Husham’s rule to Hadad’s during the pre-Mosaic era of Edomite monarchy.
The words — וַיָּמָת (va-yā-māt) literally means “and he died,” while וַיִּמְלֹךְ (va-yim-lōkh) translates “and he reigned.” These consecutive verbs structurally anchor the royal succession pattern.
The thread — The succession formula repeats throughout Genesis 36:31–39 and mirrors the later monarchic transitions recorded in 1 Kings 14:21 and 2 Chronicles 10:1. The mention of defeating Midian in Moab parallels the later campaign recorded in Numbers 31:8.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to observe that political authority shifts independently of covenant lineage, establishing a historical baseline before Israel’s own monarchy. It demands attention to how foreign rulers are documented without theological validation or condemnation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.