King James Version
What Does Genesis 36:38 Mean?
“And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.”
Context
36
And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.
37
And Samlah died, and Saul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead.
38
And Saul died, and Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.
39
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. Hadar, Pau: or, Hadad, Pai: after his death was an Aristocracy
40
And these are the names of the dukes that came of Esau, according to their families, after their places, by their names; duke Timnah, duke Alvah, duke Jetheth, Alvah: or, Aliah
Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**29. Isaac gave up the ghost--**The death of this venerable patriarch is here recorded by anticipation for it did not take place till fifteen years after Joseph's disappearance. Feeble and blind though he was, he lived to a very advanced age; and it is a pleasing evidence of the permanent reconciliation between Esau and Jacob that they met at Mamre to perform the funeral rites of their common father.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Genesis 36:38 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.