Bela
בֶּ֫לַע · be.la · H1106G4 mentions in 2 books, most in Genesis (2)
Who he was
Bela, the son of Beor, is mentioned in Genesis 36:32–33 and 1 Chronicles 1:43–44 as the first king of Edom. The context of these passages is the genealogy of Esau, also known as Edom, and the list of kings who reigned in Edom before Israel had a king. Bela is described as reigning in Edom, with his city named Dinhabah. The mention of Bela as the first king suggests that he played a significant role in establishing the Edomite monarchy. The fact that he reigned before Israel had a king highlights the political development of Edom as a nation.
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Family
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Every mention
4 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
Genesis 2 mentions
Genesis 36:32Bela, the son of Beor, reigned in Edom. The name of his city was Dinhabah.Genesis 36:33Bela died, and Jobab, the son of Zerah of Bozrah, reigned in his place.
1 Chronicles 2 mentions
1 Chronicles 1:43Now these are the kings who 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.1 Chronicles 1:44Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place.
What the dictionary says
A thing swallowed.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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