King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
Complete Jewish Bible:
When Sha'ul died, Ba'al-Chanan the son of 'Akhbor reigned in his place.
Berean Standard Bible:
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
American Standard Version:
And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Saul{H7586} died{H4191}, and Baalhanan{H1177} the son{H1121} of Achbor{H5907} reigned{H4427} in his stead.
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Commentary for Genesis 36:38
Genesis 36:38, within the broader context of Genesis, is a verse that continues the genealogical record of the Edomites, who are descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob (later named Israel). This verse specifically marks a transition in the rulership of Edom, indicating the death of Saul and the succession of Baalhanan the son of Achbor to the throne. This passage reflects the ancient Near Eastern practice of recording royal lineages and successions, which was crucial for establishing legitimacy and maintaining historical records.
The mention of Saul here should not be confused with the better-known King Saul of Israel. This Saul is one of the early rulers of the Edomites, a people group geographically and genealogically close to the Israelites but distinct in their identity and governance. The verse highlights the continuity of leadership within Edom and the shifts in power that were part of the region's political landscape.
In terms of historical context, Genesis 36:38 is situated within a chapter that serves as a bridge between the patriarchal narratives and the developing story of the Israelites. It provides a snapshot of the Edomite nation at a time when the Israelites were still in Egypt, before the Exodus and the establishment of a monarchy in Israel. This verse and the surrounding genealogies serve to underscore the historical reality of the peoples surrounding Israel, emphasizing the complex web of kinship and conflict that would shape the region's history.
The themes present in this verse include the importance of ancestry and kingship in the ancient world, the recording of historical events, and the interconnectedness of the various peoples descended from the patriarchs. It also subtly sets the stage for the later interactions between the Edomites and the Israelites, which would range from peaceful coexistence to intense conflict, as seen in the narratives of Kings and Prophets in the Hebrew Bible.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7586
There are 335 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁאוּל
Transliteration: Shâʼûwl
Pronunciation: shaw-ool'
Description: passive participle of שָׁאַל; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites; Saul, Shaul. - Strong's Number: H4191
There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוּת
Transliteration: mûwth
Pronunciation: mooth
Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. - Strong's Number: H1177
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּעַל חָנָן
Transliteration: Baʻal Chânân
Pronunciation: bah'-al khaw-nawn'
Description: from בַּעַל and חָנַן; possessor of grace; Baal-Chanan, the name of an Edomite, also of an Israelite; Baal-hanan. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H5907
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַכְבּוֹר
Transliteration: ʻAkbôwr
Pronunciation: ak-bore'
Description: probably for עַכְבָּר; Akbor, the name of an Idumaean and of two Israelites; Achbor. - Strong's Number: H4427
There are 284 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָלַךְ
Transliteration: mâlak
Pronunciation: maw-lak'
Description: a primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel; consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely.