Baal-hanan
בַּ֫עַל חָנָן · ba.al cha.nan · H1177G4 mentions in 2 books, most in Genesis (2)
Who he was
Baal-hanan was one of the kings who reigned in Edom before Israel had kings. He is mentioned in the lists of Edomite kings found in Genesis 36:38–39 and 1 Chronicles 1:49–50. Baal-hanan is described as the son of Achbor, and he succeeded Shaul as king of Edom. After his death, Hadad became king in his place. The text does not provide any details about the length or events of Baal-hanan's reign. His name, which means "Baal is gracious," suggests that the Canaanite deity Baal was worshiped in Edom at that time.
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Family
FatherAchbor
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Every mention
4 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
Genesis 2 mentions
Genesis 36:38Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.Genesis 36:39Baal Hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his place. The name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
1 Chronicles 2 mentions
1 Chronicles 1:49Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.1 Chronicles 1:50Baal Hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pai. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
What the dictionary says
Lord of grace.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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