Decision Makers Succeeded

Decision Makers Succeeded

Genesis 36: ³¹ Now these were the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the children of Israel: ³² Bela the son of Beor reigned in Edom, and the name of his city was Dinhabah. ³³ And when Bela died, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his place. ³⁴ When Jobab died, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. ³⁵ And when Husham died, Hadad the son of Bedad, who attacked Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith. ³⁶ When Hadad died, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his place. ³⁷ And when Samlah died, Saul of Rehoboth-by-the-River reigned in his place. ³⁸ When Saul died, Baal-Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place. ³⁹ And when Baal-Hanan the son of Achbor died, Hadar reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.

 

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Israel, did not have a king, but Esau’s people did. Many Edom kings were listed. All died.

 

My Observations:

• Edom kings reigned for a short period of time then died and someone took his place.
• War and raiding were the marks left by Edomite kings.
• Kings were put in place to decide what large groups of people would do.

 

Israel had GOD as their leader, therefore did not need a king. Other groups felt they needed a decision maker put in place to guide them in their activities. Unfortunately, the human kings would desire power and wealth. Armies were formed to raid and pillage surrounding lands.

 

Sodom and Gomorrah had kings, Bera and Birsha. When GOD destroyed the cities, Abraham became feared. But as time went on, the fear dissipated. GOD flooded the earth, destroyed a city with fire and the people soon forgot HIS power. The people of Edom desired human results.

 

Challenge

• Why does GOD mention “before any king reigned over the children of Israel” to Moses?
• Are you desperately desiring human results?
• Can you wait on GOD’s results versus the human results you may be seeking?