Genesis 36:38

38 After Shaul died, Baal Hanan, son of Achbor, succeeded him as king.

Genesis 36:38 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 36:38

And Saul died
About A. M. 2325;

and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead:
whose name, inverted, is observed by Grotius to be the same with Hannibal; it signifies a gracious lord or king.

Genesis 36:38 In-Context

36 After Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah succeeded him as king.
37 After Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the river succeeded him as king.
38 After Shaul died, Baal Hanan, son of Achbor, succeeded him as king.
39 After Baal Hanan, son of Achbor, died, Hadar succeeded him as king, and the name of his capital city was Pau. His wife's name was Mehetabel, daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Mezahab.
40 These were the names of the tribal leaders descended from Esau, by family, place, and name: Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,
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