'Ruled' in the Bible
These were the kings who ruled in the land of Edom before any king ruled over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. Bela’s town was named Dinhabah.
When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah ruled in his place.
When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites ruled in his place.
When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, ruled in his place. Hadad’s town was named Avith.
When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates River ruled in his place.
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor ruled in his place.
When Baal-hanan died, Hadad ruled in his place. Hadad’s city was named Pai, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab.
Six sons were born to David in Hebron, where he ruled seven years and six months, and he ruled in Jerusalem 33 years.
Also, to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their ancestral houses because they were strong, capable men.