Bible Strands
Baal-hanan
the name means possessor of grace Strong's Lexicon
Baal-hanan was a king of Edom who reigned before Israel had kings.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
Lord of grace. (1.) A king of Edom, son of Achbor (Gen. 36:38, 39; 1 Chr. 1:49, 50).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
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Achbor
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First named at Genesis 36:38.
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Verses that name Baal-hanan
- Genesis 36:38 When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
- Genesis 36:39 When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
- 1 Chronicles 1:49 When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
- 1 Chronicles 1:50 When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.