King living at the time of the Patriarchs
Zerah, from Bozrah, was a king of Edom before Israel had a king.
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Zerah was a king of Edom, mentioned in the lists of Edomite kings in Genesis 36 and 1Chronicles 1. He was from the city of Bozrah, an important Edomite center. The list of kings in which Zerah appears is chronologically placed before the time of Israel's monarchy, indicating that he ruled during the period of the judges. The Edomites were the descendants of Esau who settled in the region of Seir.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2226
When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
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