And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
When Baal-Hanan, son of Achbor, died, Hadar became king in his place. The name of his royal city was Pau, and his wife's name was Mehetabel, who was the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Mezahab.
This verse records the succession of kings in Edom, showing how leadership passed from Baal-Hanan to Hadar and giving details about the new king's capital city and family.
📚 Historical Context
Genesis 36 is part of the biblical narrative that details the descendants and rulers of Esau, Jacob's twin brother, who became the ancestor of the Edomites, a nation that lived southeast of the Promised Land. This verse specifically records the death of King Baalhanan and the ascension of Hadar, including notes on his city and family, as part of a larger genealogy that traces the historical development of Edomite leadership. Such lists in the Bible help establish the context for Israel's interactions with neighboring peoples in the ancient Near East.
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