Genesis 36:38

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

And Saul died, and 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

Cumque et hic obiisset, successit in regnum Balanan filius Achobor.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Genesis 36:31–39

It is not clear how these kings of Edom were related to Esau. The clans in Edom followed the same pattern of organization as the later tribes of Israel. They eventually chose a king from one of their tribes and carried on a line of succession from him.

Genesis 36:9–43

This passage begins a second account of Esau’s descendants (36:1). It introduces a new list of his family line and traces his descendants through later generations. It also records marriages and alliances

Genesis 36:1–43

Genesis now turns to the story of Isaac’s sons. It first finishes the account of Esau’s line (chapter 36), who was not chosen. Then it continues with the line of Jacob (chapter 37), whom God chose.

Theme notes and profiles

Esau Symbolic Numbers