Before there were any kings in Israel, the following kings ruled over the land of Edom in succession:Bela son of Beor from DinhabahJobab son of Zerah from BozrahHusham from the region of TemanHadad son of Bedad from Avith (he defeated the Midianites in a battle in the country of Moab)Samlah from MasrekahShaul from Rehoboth-on-the-RiverBaal Hanan son of AchborHadad from Pau (his wife was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Mezahab)