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1 Chronicles 1

1 Chronicles 1:49

The Kings of Edom · 1 Chronicles 1:43–54
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Translations

Modern
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
Traditional
And when Shaul was dead, Baal–hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
Literal
And Saul died, and Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
Latin
Mortuo quoque Saul, regnavit pro eo Balanan filius Achobor.

Original

Hebrew
English
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.

Notes

1 Chronicles 1:34–2:2

Isaac’s genealogy first lists Esau's descendants (1 Chronicles 1:35–54) and then continues with Israel. The history of Edom is divided into three parts:

This arrangement follows Genesis 36.

1 Chronicles 1:1–2:2

The Chronicler starts by showing Israel's place among the nations. He traces their ancestry from Adam to Jacob, using information from Genesis.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

Parallels

Genesis 36:31–43

People

Achbor: Edomite king, son of Baal-hanan Baal-hanan: A king of Edom Shaul: King of Edom from Rehoboth on the Euphrates

Glossary

Acbor Baal-Hanan Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Kenaz Saul Shaul Teman (Person) Timna (Person) Zemarites

Topics

Achbor: Father of King Baal-Hanan Baal-Hanan: A King of Edom Edomites: Kings of Genealogy of Esau King: Not Hereditary Saul: Also Called Shaul: King of Edom Shaul: An Ancient King of Edom Shem: Descendants of