29. These are the names of the leaders of the Horite families: Lotan, Shobal, Zibeon, Anah,
30. Dishon, Ezer, and Dishan. These men were the leaders of the families that lived in the country of Seir.
31. At that time there were kings in Edom. Edom had kings a long time before Israel did.
32. Bela son of Beor was a king who ruled in Edom. He ruled over the city of Dinhabah.
33. When Bela died, Jobab became king. Jobab was the son of Zerah from Bozrah.
34. When Jobab died, Husham ruled. Husham was from the land of the Temanites.
35. When Husham died, Hadad ruled that area. Hadad was the son of Bedad. (He was the man who defeated Midian in the country of Moab.) Hadad was from the city of Avith.
36. When Hadad died, Samlah ruled that country. Samlah was from Masrekah.
37. When Samlah died, Shaul ruled that area. Shaul was from Rehoboth by the River.
38. When Shaul died, Baal Hanan ruled that country. Baal Hanan was the son of Acbor.
39. When Baal Hanan died, Hadad ruled that country. Hadad was from the city of Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred. (Mezahab was Matred’s father.)
40-43. Esau was the father of these Edomite families: Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, Magdiel, and Iram. Each of these families lived in an area that was called by the same name as their family.