King James Version
1 Chronicles 1:52 in the King James Version says “Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,” — study this verse from 1 Chronicles chapter 1 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,”
1 Chronicles 1:52 · KJV
And when Baalhanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Hadad: or, Hadar Pai: or, Pau
Hadad died also. And the dukes of Edom were; duke Timnah, duke Aliah, duke Jetheth,
Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon,
Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,
Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Duke”
H441familiar; a friend, also gentle; and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)
“Duke”
H441familiar; a friend, also gentle; and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)
“Elah”
H425elah, the name of an edomite, of four israelites, and also of a place in palestine
“Duke”
H441familiar; a friend, also gentle; and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)
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