Genesis 36:31-33 These were the kings who reigned in Edom before any Israelite king reigned: Bela son of Beor became king of Edom. His city was named Dinhabah. When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah succeeded him as king.
Esau has at least seven kings in his family line. Seven. That’s a lot. He had a repaired relationship with his brother. He had material wealth and success. I’m betting he’d say he had a good life. But does he feel the yawn of lack where God should be? Does he feel the emptiness?
Genesis 36:34-36 When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites succeeded him as king. When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, succeeded him as king. His city was named Avith. When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah succeeded him as king.
There is this part of me, mostly tamed at this point, that wants to stomp and pout and say, “That’s not fair, God! He willingly gave up Your blessing, yet he is living a rich, full life without You? How is that ok?” But God reminds me that my job is not to judge. My job is to pray, to lift others up, to shine His light. He’ll take care of the rest.
Genesis 36:37-39 When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the river succeeded him as king. When Shaul died, Baal-Hanan son of Akbor succeeded him as king. When Baal-Hanan son of Akbor died, Hadad succeeded him as king. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab.
Precious Savior, It’s easy to get bent out of shape when I see someone who is not living a life aligned with You, but who has all the trappings of a life that the world approves of, deems a success. Help me remember that things aren’t always what they seem. Help me remember that it’s not my job to judge, that You call me to pray, to lift others up, to shine Your light. Help me to trust that You will take care of the rest. Always. Amen.
Genesis 36:40-43 These were the chiefs descended from Esau, by name, according to their clans and regions: Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, 41Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, Magdiel and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they occupied.This is the family line of Esau, the father of the Edomites.
Have a blessed day.