Bible Dictionary
Samlah
Samlah was a king of Edom from the city of Masrekah. He ruled before Israel had kings.
Definition
Samlah was one of the kings of Edom and came from the city of Masrekah. He succeeded Hadad or Hadar.
Biblical Usage
Samlah appears in the genealogical and royal records of Edom before the Israelites had kings.
Historical Background
The mention of his city alongside his name may indicate that Edom was then a confederacy whose chief city served as the metropolis of the country.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(garment), (Genesis 36:36,37; 1 Chronicles 1:47,48) one of the kings of Edom, successor to Hadad or Hadar.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>sam'-la (samlah; Salama): One of the kings of Edom, of the city of Masrekah. He reigned before the Israelites had kings (Ge 36:36,37; 1Ch 1:47,48). The fact that the city is mentioned in connection with the name of the king suggests that Edom was a confederacy at this time and the chief city was the metropolis of the whole country.</p>