Pau
Pau is a settlement mentioned in 2 verses. Its most likely location is along Wadi Fai. The name means “same as Pai.”
Where is Pau?
Approx. 31.1214, 35.1900 · OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
Possible modern locations
| Identification | Type | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| along Wadi Fai | settlement | Low |
| another name for Beth-peor | settlement | Low |
Pau in the Bible dictionary
(Gen. 36:39) or Pai (1 Chr. 1:50), bleating, an Edomitish city ruled over by Hadar.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain. Full dictionary entry →
Verses that mention Pau
- 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 1:50
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.