Person · one of several with this name
Bela
Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:32. The verses below are the ones linked to this person (the Theographic dataset, with our sourced corrections).
In the Bible
All 4 verses, in Bible order. Text from the Berean Standard Bible; verse numbers follow the KJV.
Genesis
- Genesis 36:32
Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah.
- Genesis 36:33
When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
1 Chronicles
- 1 Chronicles 1:43
These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah.
- 1 Chronicles 1:44
When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place.
Dictionary
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897), as attached to this record by Theographic. The entry is for the name and can describe more than one person who bore it. Easton wrote in 1897, and some of his views are now debated.
Read Easton’s entry
The son of Beor, and a king of Edom (Gen. 36:32, 33; 1 Chr. 1:43).