Achbor

An Edomite king, father of Baal-hanan, first mentioned in Genesis 36:38.

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Another spelling for Acbor.

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The father of Baal-hanan, king of Edom, who ruled before the establishment of Israel’s kingdom ( Genesis 36:38 – 39 ; 1 Chronicles 1:49 ).

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Key References

Genesis 36:38

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

Genesis 36:39

When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.

1 Chronicles 1:49

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

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Genesis (2)
Genesis 36:38

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

Genesis 36:39

When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.

1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 1:49

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