Genesis 36:38

38 After Shaul died, Baal-hanan, Achbor's son, became 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 became king.

37 After Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the river became king.

38 After Shaul died, Baal-hanan, Achbor's son, became king.

39 After Baal-hanan, Achbor's son, died, Hadar became king; his city's name was Pau and his wife's name was Mehetabel the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Me-zahab.

40 These are the names of Esau's tribal chiefs according to their families, their locations, and their names: Chief Timna, Chief Alvah, Chief Jetheth,