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
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| חָנָ֖ן | Hanan | 1Chr.27.28 |
| בַּ֥עַל | Baal- | 1Chr.27.28 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.28
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 • An overseer of olive and sycamore trees under David.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the lowlands under David's reign.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.28;
- only referred to as Baal-hanan בַּעַל חָנָן.
Baal-hanan the Gederite was one of the officials who served under King David. In 1 Chronicles 27:28, he is described as being in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the lowlands, which were likely the coastal plains and foothills of Judah. This was an important role, as olive oil and sycamore fruit were valuable crops in ancient Israel. Baal-hanan's title "the Gederite" suggests he was from the town of Geder or had an association with that place.
All entries for Baal-hanan: בַּעַל חָנָן