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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/36.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Shaul died, Baal-Hanan son of Akbor succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/36.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Acbor became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/36.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/36.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/36.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When Saul died, Baal-Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/36.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/36.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/36.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor became king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/36.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned as his successor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/36.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/36.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor became king in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/36.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/36.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/36.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After Shaul died, Baal Hanan, son of Achbor, succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/36.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After Shaul died, Achbor's son Baal-hanan ruled in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/36.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/36.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Shaul died, Baal-Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/36.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/36.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Saul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/36.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/36.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Saul dies, and Ba‘al-hanan son of Achbor reigns in his stead;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/36.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Saul dieth, and reign in his stead doth Baal-hanan son of Achbor;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/36.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Saul will die, and Baal-Hanan will reign in his stead, the son of Achbor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/36.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when he also was dead, Balanan the son of Achobor succeeded to the kingdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/36.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when he also had passed away, Baal-hanan, the son of Achbor, succeeded to the kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/36.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Shaul died, Baal-hanan, son of Achbor, succeeded him as king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/36.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Shaul died, and Baal-hanan son of Achbor succeeded him as king.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/36.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Saul died, and Baal-hanan, the son of Abcor, reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/36.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Shawal died and Belkhnan, son of Abakur, reigned after him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/36.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/36.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Saul died; and Ballenon the son of Achobor reigned in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/36-38.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=9267" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/36.htm">The Kings of Edom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place. <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">When Shaul</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/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.">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/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> </span><span class="reftext">39</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">1 Chronicles 1:50</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/1-51.htm">1 Chronicles 1:51</a></span><br />Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-13.htm">Genesis 25:13-16</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/36-31.htm">Genesis 36:31-39</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-15.htm">Exodus 15:15</a></span><br />Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/20-14.htm">Numbers 20:14-21</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-4.htm">Deuteronomy 2:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-12.htm">Deuteronomy 2:12</a></span><br />The Horites used to live in Seir, but the descendants of Esau drove them out. They destroyed the Horites from before them and settled in their place, just as Israel did in the land that the LORD gave them as their possession.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/2-22.htm">Deuteronomy 2:22</a></span><br />just as He had done for the descendants of Esau who lived in Seir, when He destroyed the Horites from before them. They drove them out and have lived in their place to this day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-47.htm">1 Samuel 14:47</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-14.htm">2 Samuel 8:14</a></span><br />He placed garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites were subject to David. So the LORD made David victorious wherever he went.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">1 Kings 11:14-17</a></span><br />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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-20.htm">2 Kings 8:20-22</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Psalm 60:8</a></span><br />Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/108-9.htm">Psalm 108:9</a></span><br />Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38</a></b></br> And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/26-22.htm">Acbor</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-12.htm">Achbor</a> <a href="/romans/11-4.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">Baalhanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">Baal-Hanan</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-50.htm">Ba'al-Ha'nan</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-4.htm">Hanan</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Shaul</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/genesis/36-37.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Acbor</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Achbor</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Baalhanan</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Baal-Hanan</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Ba'al-Ha'nan</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Hanan</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/genesis/46-10.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/genesis/46-10.htm">Shaul</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Stead</a> <a href="/genesis/36-39.htm">Succeeded</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 36</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-1.htm">Esau's three wives.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-6.htm">His removal to mount Seir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-9.htm">His sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-15.htm">The dukes which descended of his sons.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-20.htm">The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-24.htm">Anah finds mules.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-31.htm">The kings of Edom.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/36-40.htm">The dukes that descended of Esau.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/36.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/36.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When Shaul died</b><br>This phrase marks a transition of leadership in the Edomite lineage. Shaul's death signifies the end of his reign, which is part of the genealogical record of Esau's descendants. The mention of death and succession is a common biblical theme, highlighting the temporal nature of earthly power and the continuity of God's plan through generations. The brevity of the account suggests that the focus is more on the lineage than on the individual achievements of Shaul.<p><b>Baal-hanan son of Achbor</b><br>Baal-hanan's name means "Baal is gracious," indicating the influence of Canaanite religion on Edom, as Baal was a prominent deity in the region. This reflects the syncretism present in Edomite culture, where local and foreign religious practices often merged. Achbor, meaning "mouse," is a name that appears elsewhere in the Bible, notably in <a href="/2_kings/22-12.htm">2 Kings 22:12</a>, though it refers to a different individual. The use of such names provides insight into the cultural and religious environment of the time.<p><b>reigned in his place</b><br>The succession of Baal-hanan to the throne of Edom illustrates the dynastic nature of leadership in ancient Near Eastern societies. This transition is part of the broader narrative of the Edomites, who were descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. The Edomites often had a contentious relationship with Israel, as seen in various biblical accounts. The phrase also underscores the theme of divine sovereignty, as God allows nations to rise and fall according to His purposes, as seen in <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shaul.htm">Shaul</a></b><br>A king of Edom, whose death marks a transition of power. His reign is part of the genealogical and historical record of the Edomites, descendants of Esau.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/baal-hanan.htm">Baal-hanan</a></b><br>The son of Achbor, who succeeded Shaul as king. His name, meaning "Baal is gracious," reflects the syncretism in Edom, where Canaanite deities influenced their culture.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/achbor.htm">Achbor</a></b><br>The father of Baal-hanan. His mention provides a genealogical link and highlights the importance of lineage in the biblical account.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a></b><br>A nation descended from Esau, Jacob's brother. The Edomites often had a contentious relationship with Israel, which is significant in understanding the broader biblical account.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/reign_transition.htm">Reign Transition</a></b><br>The event of Shaul's death and Baal-hanan's succession signifies the ongoing leadership changes in Edom, illustrating the temporal nature of earthly kingdoms.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_temporal_nature_of_earthly_kingdoms.htm">The Temporal Nature of Earthly Kingdoms</a></b><br>Earthly power is fleeting, as seen in the transition from Shaul to Baal-hanan. Believers are reminded to focus on God's eternal kingdom rather than temporal authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_lineage_and_legacy.htm">The Importance of Lineage and Legacy</a></b><br>The genealogical records emphasize the significance of heritage and the impact of one's lineage. Christians are encouraged to consider the spiritual legacy they leave for future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_and_spiritual_syncretism.htm">Cultural and Spiritual Syncretism</a></b><br>Baal-hanan's name suggests the blending of religious beliefs. Believers must guard against syncretism, ensuring their faith remains rooted in biblical truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a></b><br>The rise and fall of Edomite kings demonstrate God's sovereignty over all nations. Christians can trust in God's ultimate control over world events.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_relationships.htm">The Complexity of Relationships</a></b><br>The relationship between Israel and Edom serves as a reminder of the complexities in familial and national relationships. Believers are called to pursue peace and reconciliation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_36.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 36</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_genesis_38_fit_biblical_ethics.htm">In Genesis 38 overall, how does this morally complex story align with the broader biblical narrative on sexual ethics and lineage preservation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_chr_2_3-4_align_with_gen_38.htm">How does 1 Chronicles 2:3-4 align with Genesis 38 regarding Judah and Tamar's lineage, and does it create inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_mark_10_6_align_with_evolution.htm">How does Mark 10:6 reconcile God creating humans 'from the beginning' with scientific evidence for human evolution?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/36.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 38.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Saul died, and Baal-hanan</span> - "Lord of Benignity" (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">the son of Achbor</span> - "Mouse" (Gesenius) - <span class="cmt_word">reigned in his stead.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/36-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When Shaul</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֑וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">died,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֖מָת</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·māṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Baal-hanan</span><br /><span class="heb">חָנָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·nān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1177.htm">Strong's 1177: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baal-hanan -- 'Baal is gracious', a king of Edom, also an Israelite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Achbor</span><br /><span class="heb">עַכְבּֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḵ·bō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5907.htm">Strong's 5907: </a> </span><span class="str2">Achbor -- 'mouse', an Israelite, also an Edomite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reigned</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּמְלֹ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yim·lōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his place.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּ֔יו</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/36-38.htm">Genesis 36:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/36-38.htm">OT Law: Genesis 36:38 Shaul died and Baal Hanan the son (Gen. 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