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.
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Genesis 36:38 In-Context
36 When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah ruled in his place.
37 When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth-on-the-River ruled in his place.
38 When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor ruled in his place.
39 When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar ruled in his place. His city was Pau, and his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred daughter of Me-zahab.
40 These are the names of Esau's chiefs, according to their families and their localities, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,