1 Chronicles 1:47
1 Chronicles 1:47 Meaning and Explanation
“And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.”
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Read Full Chapter →After Hadad's death, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in Edom.
What Does 1 Chronicles 1:47 Mean?
When Hadad died, the throne passed to Samlah of Masrekah, another in the line of Edom's kings. The writer records the change with the same brief formula, carrying the succession forward without pause.
The list moves on, each name a reminder that even victorious dynasties give way. Samlah inherits a crown that will soon pass from him as well. In this unbroken chain of mortal kings, the chronicle prepares the heart to long for the one King whose throne is established forever.
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What does 1 Chronicles 1:47 mean?
After Hadad's death, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in Edom.