And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
Ver. 44. Jobab the son of Zerah reigned.] This Jobab was Job the patient, say some, who, while he was prosperous, was called Jobab; but when in distress, contracted into Job. See the like change, Gen 17:5 Ruth 1:20 .