Husham is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the genealogical and historical records of the early Edomite kings. His account is found in the Book of Genesis and the First Book of Chronicles, where he is listed among the rulers of Edom, a region and people descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob.

Biblical References:

1. Genesis 36:31-34 : "These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom, and the name of his city was Dinhabah. When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place."

2. 1 Chronicles 1:43-45 : "These were the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor, whose city was named Dinhabah. When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place."

Historical Context:

Husham is noted as the third king of Edom, succeeding Jobab. His reign is part of the early history of Edom, a nation that played a significant role in the biblical narrative due to its proximity and relationship with Israel. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, and their interactions with the Israelites were often marked by conflict and tension, as seen throughout the Old Testament.

Geographical Context:

Husham is identified as being from "the land of the Temanites." Teman was a region in Edom, often associated with wisdom and might. The Temanites were known for their wise men, as referenced in other parts of the Bible, such as the Book of Job, where Eliphaz the Temanite is one of Job's friends.

Theological Significance:

The mention of Husham and the other Edomite kings in the biblical text serves to provide a historical framework for understanding the lineage and governance of Edom. It highlights the fulfillment of God's promise to Esau that he would become a great nation, despite the ongoing enmity between Esau's descendants and the Israelites. The record of these kings also underscores the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over all nations and His unfolding plan through history.

Cultural and Literary Context:

The genealogical and kingly lists in Genesis and Chronicles are part of the broader biblical tradition of recording lineages and leadership. These records were important for establishing historical legitimacy and continuity, serving as a testament to the fulfillment of divine promises and the unfolding of God's plan through various peoples and nations.

Husham's brief mention in the biblical text reflects the concise nature of these genealogical records, which often provide limited details about individual reigns but contribute to the larger narrative of God's interaction with humanity.HUSHAM

hu'-sham (chusham, Genesis 36:34; chusham, 1 Chronicles 1:45-46, "alert"): According to the former reference, Husham was one of the kings of Edom, and according to the latter he was "of the land of the Temanites" and (1 Chronicles 1:35 f) descended from Esau.

2367. Chusham -- a king of Edom
... 2366b, 2367. Chusham or Chusham. 2368 . a king of Edom. Transliteration: Chusham
or Chusham Phonetic Spelling: (khoo-shawm') Short Definition: Husham. ... Husham ...
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Chapter xxxvi
... And Jobab died and there ruled in his stead Husham of the land of the Temanites. ...
2. Jobab"son of Zeta"of Bozra. 8. Husham"of the land of the Temanites. ...
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Husham (4 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia HUSHAM. ...Husham (4 Occurrences). Genesis 36:34 Jobab
died, and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. ...
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Succeeded (81 Occurrences)
... his place. (See NIV). Genesis 36:34 Jobab died, and Husham of the land of
the Temanites reigned in his place. (See NIV). Genesis 36 ...
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Jobab (9 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Genesis 36:34 Jobab died, and
Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. ...
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Temanites (2 Occurrences)
... Temanites (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:34 Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the
Temanites reigned in his place. (WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY NAS NIV). ...
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Te'manites (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Te'manites (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:34 Jobab died,
and Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. (See RSV). ...
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Temanite (8 Occurrences)
... Temanite (8 Occurrences). Genesis 36:34 Jobab died, and Husham of the land of the
Temanites reigned in his place. (Root in WEB JPS ASV BBE DBY YLT NAS NIV). ...
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Reigned (206 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV). Genesis 36:34 Jobab died, and Husham of the land
of the Temanites reigned in his place. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV). ...
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Dieth (192 Occurrences)
... from Bozrah; (YLT). Genesis 36:34 and Jobab dieth, and reign in his stead
doth Husham from the land of the Temanite. (YLT). Genesis 36 ...
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Bedad (2 Occurrences)
... Bedad (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:35 Husham died, and Hadad, the son of Bedad,
who struck Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his place. ...
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Avith (2 Occurrences)
... Avith (2 Occurrences). Genesis 36:35 Husham died, and Hadad, the son of Bedad,
who struck Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his place. ...
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