Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom, before there reigned any king over the children of Israel.
Bible References
The kings
Genesis 17:6
I'm going to cause you to have many descendants, and I'll bring nations from you. Kings will come from you.
Genesis 25:23
"Two nations are in your womb," the LORD responded, "and two separate people will emerge. One people will be the stronger, and the older one will serve the younger."
Numbers 20:14
Later, Moses sent messengers from Kadesh to the king of Edom with this message: "This is what your relative Israel says: "You know all the hardships we've encountered.
Numbers 24:17
I can see him, but not right now. I observe him, but from a distance. A star streams forth from Jacob; a scepter arises from Israel. He will crush Moab's forehead, along with all of Seth's descendants.
Deuteronomy 17:14
"When you have come to the land that the LORD your God is about to give you, and you have taken possession of it, and have settled in it, then you will say, "I will appoint a king over me like all the nations around me.'
Deuteronomy 33:5
The LORD was king of Jeshurun when the leaders of the people all the tribes of Israel gathered together."
1 Chronicles 1:43
Here's a list of kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelis, beginning with Beor's son Bela (his city was named Dinhabah).