Genesis 36:38

38 When Shaul died, he was followed by Baal-Hanan son of Acbor.

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 When Hadad died, Samlah of Masrekah became the next king.

37 When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth-on-the-River became king.

38 When Shaul died, he was followed by Baal-Hanan son of Acbor.

39 When Baal-Hanan son of Acbor died, Hadad became king; the name of his city was Pau; his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-Zahab.

40 And these are the chieftains from the line of Esau, clan by clan, region by region: Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,