When Husham died, Hadad the son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the field of Moab, became king in his place; and the name of his city was Avith.
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- WEB Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who struck Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Avith.
- KJV And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of Bedad, which smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
- BSB 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.
- NKJV And when Husham died, Hadad the son of Bedad, who attacked Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his place. The name of his city was Avith.
- NLT When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad became king in his place and ruled from the city of Avith. He was the one who destroyed the Midianite army in the land of Moab.
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Hadad, who defeated Midian in Moab, reigns after Husham in Edom.
Overview
This king is remembered for a military victory over Midian (Genesis 36:35). The Chronicler preserves the detail as part of Edom's record. These passing rulers, marked by conquest and death, highlight the impermanence of human power apart from God's covenant promises.
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