Definition: Now these [are] the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before [any] king reigned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city [was] Dinhabah.

Explanation: Okay, let’s break down this verse from 1 Chronicles 1:43. It's a bit old-fashioned language, but it tells us about the history of Edom! Here’s what it means in simpler terms: “Now these [are] the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the children of Israel.” “Now these…” : This is a way of introducing a list. “the kings that reigned” : This means rulers who were in power in Edom during a time before any king of Israel (the Israelites) came into power. “in the land of Edom” : This refers to the region of Edom, which was a place that existed before the Israelites settled in the Promised Land. “before any king reigned over the children of Israel” : This is the key part! It means before any king of Israel came into power, there were kings ruling in Edom. So, basically, this verse says that during a very long time ago, there were several kings who ruled in Edom, and they were the rulers before the Israelites began to settle in the land of Israel. What’s the significance? This verse is important because it shows that Edom had a history of ruling for a long period. It’s also connected to the idea that God eventually chose to establish the Israelites as his people – and that this history was part of the reason why God chose to bless the Israelites. --- Do you want me to: Explain any of these words in more detail? Give you a little background on Edom’s history?