Person · one of several with this name
Baalhanan
Mentioned in 4 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:38. The verses below are the ones linked to this person (the Theographic dataset, with our sourced corrections).
In the Bible
All 4 verses, in Bible order. Text from the Berean Standard Bible; verse numbers follow the KJV.
Genesis
- 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 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.
Dictionary
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897), as attached to this record by Theographic. The entry is for the name and can describe more than one person who bore it. Easton wrote in 1897, and some of his views are now debated.
Read Easton’s entry
A king of Edom, son of Achbor (Gen. 36:38, 39; 1 Chr. 1:49, 50).