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Baal-hanan
Disambiguation
The source enumerates 2 distinct subjects under Baal-hanan. Jump to one below, or read in order.
Lord of grace.
Baal-hanan (1)
#A king of Edom, son of Achbor (Gen. 36:38, 39; 1 Chr. 1:49, 50).
Baal-hanan (2)
#An overseer of “the olive trees and sycomore trees in the low plains” (the Shephelah) under David (1 Chr. 27:28).
In the Bible
5
Verses where Baal-hanan is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 1:49
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
- 1 Chronicles 1:50
When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
- 1 Chronicles 27:28
Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil.
- Genesis 36:38
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
- Genesis 36:39
When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
Scripture on Baal-hanan
3
Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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