People of the Bible

Baal-hanan, son of Achbor

Baal-hanan is mentioned in 4 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 36:38.

Family of Baal-hanan

Father

Who was Baal-hanan?

A king of Edom, son of Achbor (Gen. 36:38, 39; 1 Chr. 1:49, 50).

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Baal-hanan

  • Genesis 36:38

    And Saul died, and Baal–hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.

  • Genesis 36:39

    And Baal–hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.

  • 1 Chronicles 1:49

    And when Shaul was dead, Baal–hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.

  • 1 Chronicles 1:50

    And when Baal–hanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.

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