OLD TESTAMENT

Genesis 36:31

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These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom, before any king reigned over the children of Israel.

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Verse 31. A king. See verse 1. Moses might also add this with reference to the times, when he knew the Hebrews would petition for a king, for whom he gave particular laws. Menochius.—These kings were probably foreigners, who subdued the natives. They did not obtain the kingdom by succession. Calmet.

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