Genesis 36:38
Genesis 36:38 in Multiple Translations
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
And Saul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
And at the death of Shaul, Baal-hanan, son of Achbor, became king.
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan, son of Achbor, took over as king.
When Shaul dyed, Baal-hanan the sonne of Achbor reigned in his steade.
and Saul dieth, and reign in his stead doth Baal-hanan son of Achbor;
Shaul died, and Baal Hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his place.
And Saul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
And when he also was dead, Balanan the son of Achobor succeeded to the kingdom.
When Shaul died, Achbor’s son Baal-Hanan became king.
Shawl died, and then a man called Baal-Hanan became the big boss. His father’s name was Akbor.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 36:38
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Genesis 36:38 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֖מָת
שָׁא֑וּל
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֣ךְ
תַּחְתָּ֔י/ו
בַּ֥עַל
חָנָ֖ן
בֶּן
עַכְבּֽוֹר
וַ/יָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שָׁא֑וּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
Shaul
N-proper
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֣ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
תַּחְתָּ֔י/ו
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
בַּ֥עַל
Baʻal Chânân
H1177
Baal-hanan
N-proper
חָנָ֖ן
Baʻal Chânân
H1177
Baal-hanan
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עַכְבּֽוֹר
ʻAkbôwr
H5907
Achbor
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 36:38
וַ/יָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
שָׁא֑וּל
Shâʼûwl
H7586
"Shaul"
N-proper
Shaul is a personal name meaning desired, given to several individuals in the Bible, including a Benjamite who became the first king of Israel and a Levite living during the time of the Divided Monarchy. He is mentioned in 1 Chronicles and 1 Samuel.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.6.24; son of: Uzziah (H5818H); father of: Elkanah (H0511I); also called Joel at 1Ch.6.36; Also named: yo.el (יוֹאֵל "Joel" H3100U) § Saul or Shaul = "desired" 1) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and the 1st king of Israel 2) an early king of Edom and a successor of Samlah 3) a son of Simeon 4) a Levite, son of Uzziah
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: Saul, Shaul. See also: Genesis 36:37; 1 Samuel 16:22; 1 Samuel 24:5.
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֣ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
תַּחְתָּ֔י/ו
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
בַּ֥עַל
Baʻal Chânân
H1177
"Baal-hanan"
N-proper
Baal-hanan means 'Baal is gracious', the name of an Edomite king and an Israelite officer of David, who oversaw olive and sycamore plantations, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:28.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.28 § Baal-hanan = "Baal is gracious" 1) an early king of Edom 2) one of David's officers, a Gederite, who had the superintendence of his olive and sycamore plantations
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Baal-hanan. See also: Genesis 36:38; 1 Chronicles 1:49; 1 Chronicles 27:28.
חָנָ֖ן
Baʻal Chânân
H1177
"Baal-hanan"
N-proper
Baal-hanan means 'Baal is gracious', the name of an Edomite king and an Israelite officer of David, who oversaw olive and sycamore plantations, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:28.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.28 § Baal-hanan = "Baal is gracious" 1) an early king of Edom 2) one of David's officers, a Gederite, who had the superintendence of his olive and sycamore plantations
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Baal-hanan. See also: Genesis 36:38; 1 Chronicles 1:49; 1 Chronicles 27:28.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עַכְבּֽוֹר
ʻAkbôwr
H5907
"Achbor"
N-proper
Achbor was the name of several men in the Bible, including a son of Micaiah and a father of Elnathan, who lived during the time of King Josiah of Judah. The name means mouse and is mentioned in 2 Kings 22:12 and 2 Chronicles 34:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12; son of: Micaiah (H4320); father of: Elnathan (H0494K); also called Abdon at 2Ch.34.20; Also named: av.don (עַבְדּוֹן "Abdon" H5658K) § Achbor = "mouse" 1) father of king Baal-hanan of Edom 2) son of Michaiah and contemporary of king Josiah of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Achbor. See also: Genesis 36:38; 2 Kings 22:14; Jeremiah 26:22.
Study Notes — Genesis 36:38
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Context — The Kings of Edom
36When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.
37When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.
38When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
39When 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. 40These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,Genesis 36:38 Summary
Genesis 36:38 tells us about the death of King Shaul of Edom and the beginning of King Baal-hanan's reign. This verse is part of a list of kings who ruled over Edom, showing how power and leadership can change quickly. It reminds us that, unlike human kings, God's power and reign are eternal, as noted in Psalm 102:27 and Hebrews 13:8. By looking at these historical events, we can see God's hand guiding all nations and kingdoms, even when human leaders come and go, which is a theme also found in Daniel 2:44.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Shaul in the Bible and what is his significance?
Shaul, mentioned in Genesis 36:37-38, was a king of Edom, and his significance lies in the lineage of Esau, as recorded in Genesis 36. His reign is a part of the biblical account of the kings of Edom before any king reigned over the children of Israel, as noted in Genesis 36:31.
What can we learn from the succession of kings in Edom?
The succession of kings in Edom, including Shaul's death and Baal-hanan's reign, teaches us about the transient nature of human power and the sovereignty of God, as seen in Genesis 36:31-40 and supported by Psalm 103:19.
How does the Bible use the accounts of foreign kings like those in Edom?
The Bible uses the accounts of foreign kings, such as those in Genesis 36, to provide a historical context and to highlight God's sovereignty over all nations, as seen in Daniel 4:17 and Romans 13:1.
Why are the genealogies and records of kings in the Bible important?
The genealogies and records of kings, including Genesis 36:38, are important because they provide a historical framework, demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people, and sometimes foreshadow future events or messianic lines, as seen in Matthew 1:1-17.
Reflection Questions
- What does the succession of kings in Edom reveal about the nature of human leadership and God's sovereignty?
- How can reflecting on the transient nature of human power, as seen in the death of Shaul and the reign of Baal-hanan, impact my own perspective on earthly authority and eternal kingdom values?
- In what ways can the historical accounts in Genesis 36 inform my understanding of God's plan for the nations and His people, as discussed in Acts 17:26-27?
- What lessons can be drawn from the fact that the Bible records the details of kingdoms and kings outside of Israel, such as Edom, and how does this relate to God's universal reign, as proclaimed in Psalm 47:7-8?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:38
And Saul died,.... About A. M. 2325; and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead: whose name, inverted, is observed by Grotius to be the same with Hannibal; it signifies a gracious lord or king.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:38
And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:38
38. Baal-hanan] i.e. “Baal is favourable,” suggesting the worship of Baal; cf. Elhanan, Johanan. The name is the same in meaning as Hannibal.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:38
THE KINGS OF EDOM, Genesis 36:31-39. How a monarchy arose among the Edomites we are not told, but it is noticeable that of the eight kings here mentioned, not one is said to have succeeded to his father.