Lexical Definition
בַּעַל חָנָן Baʻal Chânân (bah'-al khaw-nawn') Baal-hanan N:N-M-P
from בַּעַל and חָנַן; possessor of grace
Baal-hanan.
- § Baal-hanan = "Baal is gracious"
- Baal-Chanan, the name of an Edomite, also of an Israelite
1) an early king of Edom
2) one of David's officers, a Gederite, who had the superintendence of his olive and sycamore plantations
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
בַּ֫עַל חָנָן proper name, masculine (Baal is gracious, compare Phoenician חנבעל & (in Assyrian) Baal—anunu)
1. king of Edom Gen 36:38; Gen 36:39; 1Chr 1:49; 1Chr 1:50.
2. a Gederite 1Chr 27:28.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 36:38 · 36:39 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:49 · 1:50 · 27:28 |
Profile
Male • Edomite king • A king of Edom.
King living at the time of the Patriarchs
Baal-hanan was a king of Edom who reigned before Israel had kings.
- An Edomite king living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.38;
- only referred to as Baal-hanan בַּעַל חָנָן;
- a son of Achbor עַכְבּוֹר.
Baal-hanan was one of the kings who reigned in Edom before Israel had kings. He is mentioned in the lists of Edomite kings found in Genesis 36:38-39 and 1 Chronicles 1:49-50. Baal-hanan is described as the son of Achbor, and he succeeded Shaul as king of Edom. After his death, Hadad became king in his place. The text does not provide any details about the length or events of Baal-hanan's reign. His name, which means "Baal is gracious," suggests that the Canaanite deity Baal was worshiped in Edom at that time.
All entries for Baal-hanan: בַּעַל חָנָן
Related Profiles:
- Achbor (father)