Genesis 36:32
Genesis 36:32 in Multiple Translations
Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom; and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
Bela, son of Beor, was king in Edom, and the name of his chief town was Dinhabah.
Bela, son of Beor, ruled in Edom and the name of his town was Dinhabah.
Then Bela the sonne of Beor reigned in Edom, and the name of his citie was Dinhabah.
And Bela son of Beor reigneth in Edom, and the name of his city [is] Dinhabah;
Bela, the son of Beor, reigned in Edom. The name of his city was Dinhabah.
And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah.
Bela the son of Beor, and the name of his city Denaba.
Beor’s son Bela became the first king in Edom. The city where he lived was named Dinhabah.
The 1st big boss in Edom country, his name was Bela. He lived in a town called Dinhabah, and his father’s name was Beor.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 36:32
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Genesis 36:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּמְלֹ֣ךְ
בֶּ/אֱד֔וֹם
בֶּ֖לַע
בֶּן
בְּע֑וֹר
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
עִיר֖/וֹ
דִּנְהָֽבָה
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֣ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בֶּ/אֱד֔וֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
Edom
Prep | N-proper
בֶּ֖לַע
Belaʻ
H1106
Bela
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
בְּע֑וֹר
Bᵉʻôwr
H1160
Beor
N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
עִיר֖/וֹ
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs | Suff
דִּנְהָֽבָה
Dinhâbâh
H1838
Dinhabah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:32
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֣ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
בֶּ/אֱד֔וֹם
ʼĔdôm
H123
"Edom"
Prep | N-proper
Edom was the twin brother of Jacob and the region where he lived. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and his story is told in Genesis 25. Edom is also another name for Esau.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.25; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Israel (H3478); married to Oholibamah (H0173), Judith (H3067), Adah (H5711H) and Mahalath (H4258); father of: Eliphaz (H0464), Reuel (H7467), Jeush (H3266), Jalam (H3281) and Korah (H7141); also called Edom at Gen.25.30; 36.1,8,19,21; 1x,54; Another name of e.sav (עֵשָׂו "Esau" H6215G) § Edom = "red" 1) Edom 2) Edomite, Idumean-descendants of Esau 3) land of Edom, Idumea-land south and south east of Palestine
Usage: Occurs in 93 OT verses. KJV: Edom, Edomites, Idumea. See also: Genesis 25:30; 1 Chronicles 1:54; Psalms 60:2.
בֶּ֖לַע
Belaʻ
H1106
"Bela"
N-proper
Bela is a name in the Bible, given to a place and to people, including an Edomite and Israelites. It means destruction and is also the name of a city that was spared when Lot intervened, and was later called Zoar.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Reuben living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.5.8; son of: Azaz (H5811) § Bela = "destruction" one of the five cities of the plain which was spared at the intercession of Lot, and received the name of Zoar
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: Bela. See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Chronicles 1:43; 1 Chronicles 8:3.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
בְּע֑וֹר
Bᵉʻôwr
H1160
"Beor"
N-proper
Beor was a man in the Bible, the father of Balaam, a famous prophet, and also the father of Bela, an Edomite king. His name means 'burning' and he is mentioned in the book of Numbers. The KJV translates it as 'Beor'.
Definition: A man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.22.5; father of: Balaam (H1109A) Also named: Bosor, Beōr (Βοσόρ, Βεώρ "Beor" G1007) § Beor = "burning" 1) father of Balaam 2) father of Bela, king of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Beor. See also: Genesis 36:32; Deuteronomy 23:5; Micah 6:5.
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
עִיר֖/וֹ
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
דִּנְהָֽבָה
Dinhâbâh
H1838
"Dinhabah"
N-proper
Dinhabah was a town in Edom, meaning give thou judgement, and was the capital city of King Bela.
Definition: § Dinhabah = "give thou judgement" capital city of Bela, king of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Dinhaban. See also: Genesis 36:32; 1 Chronicles 1:43.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:32
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Context — The Kings of Edom
30Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. They are the chiefs of the Horites, according to their divisions in the land of Seir.
31These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites:
32Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
33When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. 34When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place.Genesis 36:32 Summary
[Genesis 36:32 tells us about Bela son of Beor, the first king of Edom, who reigned in the city of Dinhabah. This verse reminds us that God is in control of all nations and their leaders, as seen in Psalm 47:8. Just like the Israelites, the Edomites had their own kings and history, and God was sovereign over them all. As we read about Bela son of Beor, we can trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, knowing that He is working out His plan in the lives of individuals and nations, as seen in Romans 11:25-32.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bela son of Beor in the Bible?
Bela son of Beor is the first king of Edom mentioned in Genesis 36:32, and his reign is noted before the reign of any king over the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 36:31.
What is the significance of the city of Dinhabah in the Bible?
The city of Dinhabah is the capital city of King Bela's reign in Edom, as stated in Genesis 36:32, but its exact location and significance are not further detailed in Scripture.
How does the reign of Bela son of Beor fit into the larger biblical narrative?
The reign of Bela son of Beor is part of the biblical account of the kings of Edom, which serves as a backdrop to the history of the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 36:31-43 and 1 Chronicles 1:43-54.
What can we learn from the brief mention of Bela son of Beor in Genesis 36:32?
The brief mention of Bela son of Beor teaches us that even the most seemingly insignificant events and figures in Scripture are part of God's larger plan, as seen in Romans 11:25-32, and that God is sovereign over all nations, including Edom, as stated in Psalm 47:8.
Reflection Questions
- What does the fact that Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites reveal about God's sovereignty and timing?
- How does the mention of the city of Dinhabah in Genesis 36:32 encourage me to trust in God's providence and care for His people?
- In what ways does the reign of Bela son of Beor serve as a reminder of the biblical theme of God's judgment and mercy towards nations, as seen in Genesis 12:3 and Psalm 9:17?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of humility and recognizing God's hand in the rise and fall of nations and leaders, as seen in Proverbs 21:1 and Daniel 2:21?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:32
And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom,.... His name was not Balac, as the Septuagint version, which may lead to think of Balak king of Moab; nor is this the same with Balaam, the son of Beor, who
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:32
And Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom: and the name of his city was Dinhabah. Dinhabah [ Dinhaabaah (H1838)] - place of plundering; i:e., robbers' den (Gesenius); probably an early haunt of the predatory Horites.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:32
Where he was born or dwelt, and so in the rest. The diversity of their cities makes it probable, that these kings had not their power by succession, but either by election, or by usurpation, according to Isaac’ s prophecy of them, : By thy sword thou shalt live.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:32
32. Bela the son of Beor] In the Hebrew the addition of the letter m would give us the proper name “Balaam the son of Beor” (Numbers 22:5). So Targum of Jonathan reads. Hence some have conjectured that we have here an alternative tradition respecting Balaam, as king of Edom. Bela is also the name of a town, Zoar (Genesis 14:2).
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:32
THE KINGS OF EDOM, Genesis 36:31-39. How a monarchy arose among the Edomites we are not told, but it is noticeable that of the eight kings here mentioned, not one is said to have succeeded to his father.