1Ch 1:43 | KingComments | STEP | Kings reigned over Edom before a king reigned over Israel ( ). This shows that until God’s choice of a king in David is revealed, nations go their own way and organize their own reign, independent of God. From the fact that nowhere in this list of kings is it mentioned that someone becomes king instead of his father, it has been concluded that they were chosen for the kingship. The seated ruler reigned until his death.

‏ 1 Chronicles 1:43

Kings of Edom

Kings reigned over Edom before a king reigned over Israel (1Chr 1:43). This shows that until God’s choice of a king in David is revealed, nations go their own way and organize their own reign, independent of God.

From the fact that nowhere in this list of kings is it mentioned that someone becomes king instead of his father, it has been concluded that they were chosen for the kingship. The seated ruler reigned until his death.