And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.
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Interpretation
This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of creation and fall in Genesis.
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This thought runs through Genesis 36:36-40.
Glossary
- Masrekah Place
- Vineyard of noble vines, a place in Idumea, the native place of Samlah, one of the Edomitish kings ( Gen. 36:36 ; 1 Chr. 1:47 ). Modern identification: Jebel el Musraq.