Samlah

King

An Edomite king living at the time of the patriarchs.

About Samlah

King of the Edomites from the town of Masrekah. Samlah came to power before any king ruled in Israel (Gn 36:36–37; 1 Chr 1:47–48).

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Key References

Genesis 36:36

When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.

Genesis 36:37

When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles 1:47

When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.

All Scripture References (4)

Genesis (2)
Genesis 36:36

When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.

Genesis 36:37

When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 1:47

When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles 1:48

When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.