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His city was named Pau, and his wife&#8217s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab. <a href="/nlt/genesis/36.htm">New Living Translation</a> When Baal-hanan son of Acbor died, Hadad became king in his place and ruled from the city of Pau. His wife was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Me-zahab. <a href="/esv/genesis/36.htm">English Standard Version</a> Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his place, the name of his city being Pau; his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. <a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/genesis/36.htm">King James Bible</a> And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/36.htm">New King James Version</a> And when Baal-Hanan the son of Achbor died, Hadar reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. <a href="/nasb/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife&#8217s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. <a href="/lsb/genesis/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. <a href="/amp/genesis/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and then Hadar reigned [as his successor]. His [walled] city was Pau; his wife’s name was Mehetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. <a href="/csb/genesis/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar reigned in his place. His city was Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred daughter of Me-zahab. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar became king in his place. His city was Pau, and his wife&#8217s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred daughter of Me-zahab. <a href="/asv/genesis/36.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab. <a href="/erv/genesis/36.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab. <a href="/gwt/genesis/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/isv/genesis/36.htm">International Standard Version</a> After Achbor's son Baal-hanan died, Hadar ruled in his place. His city's name was Pau. And his wife's name was Mehetabel, who was the daughter of Matred, and granddaughter of Me-zahab. <a href="/msb/genesis/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/genesis/36.htm">NET Bible</a> When Baal-Hanan the son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place; the name of his city was Pau. His wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab. <a href="/nheb/genesis/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Baal Hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadad reigned in his place. The name of his city was Pau. His wife?s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab. <a href="/wbt/genesis/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. <a href="/web/genesis/36.htm">World English Bible</a> Baal Hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his place. The name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Ba‘al-hanan son of Achbor dies, and Hadar reigns in his stead, and the name of his city [is] Pau; and his wife’s name [is] Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. <a href="/ylt/genesis/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Baal-hanan son of Achbor dieth, and reign in his stead doth Hadar, and the name of his city is Pau; and his wife's name is Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. <a href="/slt/genesis/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Baal-Hanan will die, the son of Achbor, and Hadar will reign in his stead: and the name of his city, Pau; and the name of his wife, Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> This man also being dead, Adar reigned in his place, and the name of his city was Phau: and his wife was called Meetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezaab. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Likewise, this one being dead, Hadar reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pau. And his wife was called Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. <a href="/nabre/genesis/36.htm">New American Bible</a> When Baal-hanan, son of Achbor, died, Hadad succeeded him as king; the name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, son of Mezahab. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, and Hadar succeeded him as king, the name of his city being Pau; his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Baal-hanan, the son of Abcor died, and Hadad reigned in his stead; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Belkhnan, son of Abakur, died, and Hadad reigned after him and the name of his city was Pau, and the name of his wife, Mahtbayel, daughter of Matreed, son of Mizahab.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead; and the name of the city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab. <a href="/sep/genesis/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Ballenon the son of Achobor died; and Arad the son of Barad reigned in his stead; and the name of his city was Phogor; and the name of his wife was Metebeel, daughter of Matraith, son of Maizoob. <a href="/parallel/genesis/36-39.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9272" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">The Kings of Edom</a> …38When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place. 39<a href="/hebrew/1177.htm" title="1177: ba·‘al (Prep) -- From ba'al and chanan; possessor of grace; Baal-Chanan, the name of an Edomite, also of an Israelite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1177.htm" title="1177: ḥā·nān (N-proper-ms) -- From ba'al and chanan; possessor of grace; Baal-Chanan, the name of an Edomite, also of an Israelite.">When Baal-hanan</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5907.htm" title="5907: ‘aḵ·bō·wr (N-proper-ms) -- Mouse, an Isr., also an Edomite. Probably for akbar; Akbor, the name of an Idumaean and of two Israelites.">of Achbor</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·māṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">died,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1924.htm" title="1924: hă·ḏar (N-proper-ms) -- An Edomite king. The same as hadar; Hadar, an Edomite.">Hadad</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yim·lōḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">reigned</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in his place.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: ‘î·rōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">His city</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šêm (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">was named</a> <a href="/hebrew/6464.htm" title="6464: pā·‘ū (N-proper-fs) -- A place in Edom. Or Pamiy; from pa'ah; screaming; Pau or Pai, a place in Edom.">Pau,</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·tōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">and his wife’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: wə·šêm (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">name</a> <a href="/hebrew/4105.htm" title="4105: mə·hê·ṭaḇ·’êl (N-proper-fs) -- From yatab and 'el; bettered of God; Mehetabel, the name of an Edomitish man and woman.">was Mehetabel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: baṯ- (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/4308.htm" title="4308: maṭ·rêḏ (N-proper-fs) -- An Edomite woman. From tarad; propulsive; Matred, an Edomitess.">of Matred,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: baṯ (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">the daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/4314.htm" title="4314: mê (Prep) -- An Edomite. From mayim and zahab, water of gold; Me-Zahab, an Edomite."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4314.htm" title="4314: zā·hāḇ (N-proper-ms) -- An Edomite. From mayim and zahab, water of gold; Me-Zahab, an Edomite.">of Me-zahab.</a> 40These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">1 Chronicles 1:50-51</a> 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. / Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, <a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13-16</a> These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. ... <a href="/genesis/28-9.htm">Genesis 28:9</a> Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had. <a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Genesis 36:1-8</a> This is the account of Esau (that is, Edom). / Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. ... <a href="/genesis/36-31.htm">Genesis 36:31-43</a> These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: / Bela son of Beor reigned in Edom; the name of his city was Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. ... <a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a> Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away, <a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a> From Kadesh, Moses sent messengers to tell the king of Edom, “This is what your brother Israel says: You know all the hardship that has befallen us, / how our fathers went down to Egypt, where we lived many years. The Egyptians mistreated us and our fathers, / and when we cried out to the LORD, He heard our voice, sent an angel, and brought us out of Egypt. Now look, we are in Kadesh, a city on the edge of your territory. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4-5</a> and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. / Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession. <a href="/deuteronomy/23-7.htm">Deuteronomy 23:7-8</a> Do not despise an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land. / The third generation of children born to them may enter the assembly of the LORD. <a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">1 Samuel 14:47</a> After Saul had assumed the kingship over Israel, he fought against all his enemies on every side—the Moabites, the Ammonites, the Edomites, the kings of Zobah, and the Philistines. Wherever he turned, he routed them. <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-17</a> Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. / Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom. / Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom. ... <a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">2 Kings 8:20-22</a> In the days of Jehoram, Edom rebelled against the hand of Judah and appointed their own king. / So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. His troops, however, fled to their homes. / So to this day Edom has been in rebellion against the hand of Judah. Likewise, Libnah rebelled at the same time. <a href="/psalms/83-6.htm">Psalm 83:6</a> the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, <a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm">Isaiah 34:5-6</a> When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. <a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7-22</a> Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? / Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. / If grape gatherers came to you, would they not leave some gleanings? Were thieves to come in the night, would they not steal only what they wanted? ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.A.<a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">1 Chronicles 1:50</a> And when Baalhanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.Hadad Pai.<a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a> Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Acbor</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Achbor</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Baalhanan</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Baal-Hanan</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Ba'al-Ha'nan</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/36-35.htm">City</a> <a href="/genesis/36-25.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/genesis/36-36.htm">Hadad</a> <a href="/genesis/25-15.htm">Hadar</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Hanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Matred</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-10.htm">Mehetabel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Mehet'abel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Mezahab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Me'zahab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Pau</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/genesis/20-11.htm">Wife's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">Acbor</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">Achbor</a> <a href="/exodus/14-2.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-49.htm">Baalhanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-49.htm">Baal-Hanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-49.htm">Ba'al-Ha'nan</a> <a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/genesis/41-48.htm">City</a> <a href="/genesis/38-2.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/genesis/37-18.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/38-12.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/50-26.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">Hadad</a> <a href="/genesis/25-15.htm">Hadar</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-9.htm">Hanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Matred</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Mehetabel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Mehet'abel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Mezahab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Me'zahab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Pau</a> <a href="/genesis/37-8.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/numbers/21-34.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/exodus/4-16.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/2-12.htm">Succeeded</a> <a href="/genesis/39-19.htm">Wife's</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 36</div>1. <a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Esau's three wives.</a> 6. <a href="/genesis/36-6.htm">His removal to mount Seir.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/36-9.htm">His sons.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">The dukes which descended of his sons.</a> 20. <a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite.</a> 24. <a href="/genesis/36-24.htm">Anah finds mules.</a> 31. <a href="/genesis/36-31.htm">The kings of Edom.</a> 40. <a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">The dukes that descended of Esau.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Achbor, meaning "mouse," is a name also found in <a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12</a>, suggesting a possible connection or commonality in naming practices. The death of Baal-hanan marks a transition in leadership, a common theme in Genesis, reflecting the transient nature of human authority compared to God's eternal sovereignty.Hadad reigned in his place Hadad is a name associated with a storm god in ancient Near Eastern cultures, particularly among the Arameans and Canaanites. This reflects the syncretism present in Edomite culture, where local and foreign deities were often worshipped. The transition of power to Hadad signifies the continuation of Edomite leadership, which is significant in the broader narrative of Israel's relationship with Edom, a nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother.His city was named Pau Pau is a location whose exact identification remains uncertain, though it is believed to be in the region of Edom. The naming of cities after leaders or significant figures was a common practice, reflecting the leader's influence or the city's importance during their reign. This practice is seen throughout the Bible, such as in the naming of cities after the patriarchs or significant events.and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred Mehetabel, meaning "God makes happy," suggests a theophoric element, indicating the presence of Yahweh worship or acknowledgment among the Edomites. Matred, meaning "pushing forward," could imply a lineage of ambition or prominence. The mention of women in genealogies, though less common, highlights their importance in lineage and inheritance, as seen in other biblical accounts like Ruth and Esther.the daughter of Me-zahab Me-zahab, meaning "waters of gold," could symbolize wealth or prosperity, possibly indicating the family's status or the region's resources. This name might also suggest a connection to the natural resources of Edom, known for its mineral wealth. The genealogical detail underscores the importance of heritage and lineage in biblical narratives, often used to establish legitimacy and divine favor, as seen in the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/baal-hanan.htm">Baal-hanan</a> The son of Achbor, who was a king of Edom. His name means "Baal is gracious," indicating the influence of Canaanite religion in Edom. 2. <a href="/topical/a/achbor.htm">Achbor</a> The father of Baal-hanan. His name means "mouse," and he is mentioned as part of the Edomite lineage. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hadad.htm">Hadad</a> The successor of Baal-hanan as king of Edom. Hadad is a name associated with a storm god in ancient Near Eastern cultures, reflecting the syncretism in Edom. 4. <a href="/topical/p/pau.htm">Pau</a> The city where Hadad reigned. The exact location is uncertain, but it was significant enough to be mentioned as the seat of Hadad's rule. 5. <a href="/topical/m/mehetabel.htm">Mehetabel</a> The wife of Hadad, whose name means "God makes happy." She is noted for her lineage, being the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Mezahab.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_culture.htm">The Influence of Culture</a> The names and practices of the Edomite kings reflect the cultural and religious influences surrounding them. As Christians, we must be aware of how our culture influences our faith and ensure that our primary allegiance is to God. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage.htm">The Importance of Lineage</a> The detailed genealogies in the Bible remind us of the importance of heritage and legacy. We should consider what spiritual legacy we are leaving for future generations. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> The rise and fall of kings in Edom, as recorded in <a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Genesis 36</a>, remind us that God is sovereign over all nations and rulers. We can trust in His ultimate plan and purpose, even when earthly powers seem dominant.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 36</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_plot_of_chosen_generation.htm">Why was Joseph imprisoned in Egypt?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_joseph_rise_to_power_in_egypt.htm">How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_edomite_kings_fit_biblical_timelines.htm">Genesis 36:31-39 describes Edomite kings before Israel's monarchy--how does this align with later biblical timelines?</a> <a href="/q/would_an_egyptian_official_jail_a_slave.htm">In Genesis 39:19-20, would a high-ranking Egyptian official realistically imprison a slave for alleged assault, rather than resorting to harsher punishment?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/36.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(39) Hadar.--He is more correctly called Hadad in the Samaritan text here, and in the Hebrew also in <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm" title="And when Baalhanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.">1Chronicles 1:50</a>. The two letters r and d are in Hebrew so much alike, that they are repeatedly confused with one another. As we have already observed (see Note on <a href="/genesis/36-1.htm" title="Now these are the generations of Esau, who is Edom.">Genesis 36:1</a>) he was probably alive when this catalogue of kings was drawn up.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 39. - And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar - Hadad (<a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">1 Chronicles 1:50</a>) - reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; - Pal (<a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">1 Chronicles 1:50</a>); "Bleating" (Gesenius), "Yawning" (Furst), with which accords Φογώρ (LXX.) - and his wife's name was Mehetabel, - "Whom God benefits" (Gesenius) - the daughter of Marred, - "Pushing" (Gesenius) - the daughter of Mezahab - "Water of Gold" (Gesenius). That the death of this king, which a later chronicler records (<a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">1 Chronicles 1:51</a>), is not here mentioned by the historian is commonly regarded (Rosenmüller, Havernick, Hengstenberg, Keil, Kalisch, et alii) as a proof that he was then alive, and that in fact he was the king of Edom to whom Moses sent ambassadors requesting permission to pass through the land (<a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14</a>). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/36-39.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When Baal-hanan חָנָ֣ן (ḥā·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1177.htm">Strong's 1177: </a> Baal-hanan -- 'Baal is gracious', a king of Edom, also an Israelite son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Achbor עַכְבּוֹר֒ (‘aḵ·bō·wr) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5907.htm">Strong's 5907: </a> Achbor -- 'mouse', an Israelite, also an Edomite died, וַיָּמָת֮ (way·yā·māṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> To die, to kill Hadad הֲדַ֔ר (hă·ḏar) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1924.htm">Strong's 1924: </a> Hadar -- an Edomite king reigned וַיִּמְלֹ֤ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in his place. תַּחְתָּיו֙ (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> The bottom, below, in lieu of His city עִיר֖וֹ (‘î·rōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement was named וְשֵׁ֥ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name Pau, פָּ֑עוּ (pā·‘ū) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6464.htm">Strong's 6464: </a> Pai -- a place in Edom and his wife’s אִשְׁתּ֤וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female name וְשֵׁ֨ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name was Mehetabel מְהֵֽיטַבְאֵל֙ (mə·hê·ṭaḇ·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4105.htm">Strong's 4105: </a> Mehetabel -- 'God benefits', wife of an Edomite king, also an ancestor of the false prophet Shemaiah daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of Matred, מַטְרֵ֔ד (maṭ·rêḏ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4308.htm">Strong's 4308: </a> Matred -- an Edomite woman the daughter בַּ֖ת (baṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of Me-zahab. זָהָֽב׃ (zā·hāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> Mezahab -- an Edomite <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/36-39.htm">Genesis 36:39 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/36-39.htm">Genesis 36:39 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/36-39.htm">Genesis 36:39 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/36-39.htm">Genesis 36:39 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/36-39.htm">Genesis 36:39 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/36-39.htm">Genesis 36:39 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/36-39.htm">Genesis 36:39 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/36-39.htm">Genesis 36:39 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/36-39.htm">Genesis 36:39 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/36-39.htm">Genesis 36:39 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">OT Law: Genesis 36:39 Baal Hanan the son of Achbor died (Gen. 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