Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Baal-Hanan son of Akbor died, Hadad succeeded him as king. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab. New Living Translation When Baal-hanan son of Acbor died, Hadad became king in his place and ruled from the city of Pau. His wife was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Me-zahab. English Standard Version Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his place, the name of his city being Pau; his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And Baal-hanan, son of Achbor, died, and Hadad reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Pau, and the name of his wife was Mehetabel, daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. King James Bible 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. New King James Version And when Baal-Hanan the son of Achbor died, Hadar reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. New American Standard Bible Then Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. NASB 1995 Then Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. NASB 1977 Then Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. Legacy Standard Bible Then Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. Amplified Bible Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and then Hadar reigned [as his successor]. His [walled] city was Pau; his wife’s name was Mehetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Berean Annotated Bible When Baal-hanan (Baal is gracious) son of Achbor (mouse) died, Hadad [Hadar] reigned in his place. His city was named Pau (bleating), and his wife’s name was Mehetabel (favored of God) daughter of Matred (pushing forward), the daughter of Me-zahab (waters of gold). Christian Standard Bible When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar reigned in his place. His city was Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred daughter of Me-zahab. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar became king in his place. His city was Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred daughter of Me-zahab. American Standard Version And Baal-hanan 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 Me-zahab. English Revised Version And Baal-hanan 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 Me-zahab. GOD'S WORD® Translation After Baal Hanan, son of Achbor, died, Hadar succeeded him as king, and the name of his capital city was Pau. His wife's name was Mehetabel, daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Mezahab. International Standard Version After Achbor's son Baal-hanan died, Hadar ruled in his place. His city's name was Pau. And his wife's name was Mehetabel, who was the daughter of Matred, and granddaughter of Me-zahab. NET Bible When Baal-Hanan the son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place; the name of his city was Pau. His wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab. New Heart English Bible And Baal Hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadad reigned in his place. The name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab. Webster's Bible Translation And Baal-hanan 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen 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. World English Bible Baal Hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his place. The name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Ba‘al-hanan son of Achbor dies, and Hadar reigns in his stead, and the name of his city [is] Pau; and his wife’s name [is] Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. Berean Literal Bible And Baal-hanan, son of Achbor, died, and Hadad reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Pau, and the name of his wife was Mehetabel, daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. Young's Literal Translation and Baal-hanan son of Achbor dieth, and reign in his stead doth Hadar, and the name of his city is Pau; and his wife's name is Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. Smith's Literal Translation And Baal-Hanan will die, the son of Achbor, and Hadar will reign in his stead: and the name of his city, Pau; and the name of his wife, Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThis man also being dead, Adar reigned in his place, and the name of his city was Phau: and his wife was called Meetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezaab. Catholic Public Domain Version Likewise, this one being dead, Hadar reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pau. And his wife was called Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. New American Bible When Baal-hanan, son of Achbor, died, Hadad succeeded him as king; the name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, son of Mezahab. New Revised Standard Version Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, and Hadar succeeded him as king, the name of his city being Pau; his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Baal-hanan, the son of Abcor died, and Hadad 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Belkhnan, son of Abakur, died, and Hadad reigned after him and the name of his city was Pau, and the name of his wife, Mahtbayel, daughter of Matreed, son of Mizahab. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead; and the name of the city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Ballenon the son of Achobor died; and Arad the son of Barad reigned in his stead; and the name of his city was Phogor; and the name of his wife was Metebeel, daughter of Matraith, son of Maizoob. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Kings of Edom…38When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place. 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. 40These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,… Cross References When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, 1 Chronicles 1:49 When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place. 1 Chronicles 1:48 When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place. 1 Chronicles 1:43 These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah. Hadad reigned in his place. 1 Kings 11:14 Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. 1 Kings 11:17 But Hadad, still just a young boy, had fled to Egypt, along with some Edomites who were servants of his father. 1 Kings 11:25 Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel. His city was named Pau, 1 Chronicles 1:50 When Baal-hanan 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 1:46 When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith. 1 Chronicles 1:45 When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, Genesis 24:15 Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor. Genesis 29:16 Now Laban had two daughters; the older was named Leah, and the younger was named Rachel. 2 Samuel 3:3 his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the daughter of Me-zahab. Job 28:1 “Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined. Job 28:16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. 1 Kings 10:21 All King Solomon’s drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon. Genesis 25:13-16 These are the names of the sons of Ishmael in the order of their birth: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, / Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. … Treasury of Scripture 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. A. 1 Chronicles 1:50 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 Pai. Exodus 15:15 Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away. Jump to Previous Acbor Achbor Baal Baalhanan Baal-Hanan Ba'al-Ha'nan Chief City Daughter Death Died Dieth Hadad Hadar Hanan Matred Mehetabel Mehet'abel Mezahab Me'zahab Pau Reign Reigned Stead Succeeded Wife'sJump to Next Acbor Achbor Baal Baalhanan Baal-Hanan Ba'al-Ha'nan Chief City Daughter Death Died Dieth Hadad Hadar Hanan Matred Mehetabel Mehet'abel Mezahab Me'zahab Pau Reign Reigned Stead Succeeded Wife'sGenesis 36 1. Esau's three wives.6. His removal to mount Seir. 9. His sons. 15. The dukes which descended of his sons. 20. The sons and dukes of Seir the Horite. 24. Anah finds mules. 31. The kings of Edom. 40. The dukes that descended of Esau. When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died Baal-hanan, meaning "Baal is gracious," indicates the influence of Canaanite religion, as Baal was a prominent deity. Achbor, meaning "mouse," is a name also found in 2 Kings 22:12, suggesting a possible connection or commonality in naming practices. The death of Baal-hanan marks a transition in leadership, a common theme in Genesis, reflecting the transient nature of human authority compared to God's eternal sovereignty. 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 Persons / Places / Events 1. Baal-hananThe son of Achbor, who was a king of Edom. His name means "Baal is gracious," indicating the influence of Canaanite religion in Edom. 2. Achbor The father of Baal-hanan. His name means "mouse," and he is mentioned as part of the Edomite lineage. 3. Hadad The successor of Baal-hanan as king of Edom. Hadad is a name associated with a storm god in ancient Near Eastern cultures, reflecting the syncretism in Edom. 4. Pau The city where Hadad reigned. The exact location is uncertain, but it was significant enough to be mentioned as the seat of Hadad's rule. 5. Mehetabel The wife of Hadad, whose name means "God makes happy." She is noted for her lineage, being the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Mezahab. Teaching Points The Influence of CultureThe names and practices of the Edomite kings reflect the cultural and religious influences surrounding them. As Christians, we must be aware of how our culture influences our faith and ensure that our primary allegiance is to God. The Importance of Lineage The detailed genealogies in the Bible remind us of the importance of heritage and legacy. We should consider what spiritual legacy we are leaving for future generations. God's Sovereignty Over Nations The rise and fall of kings in Edom, as recorded in Genesis 36, remind us that God is sovereign over all nations and rulers. We can trust in His ultimate plan and purpose, even when earthly powers seem dominant. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 36:39?2. How does Genesis 36:39 illustrate God's sovereignty in leadership transitions? 3. What lessons can we learn from Baal-hanan's reign in Genesis 36:39? 4. How does Genesis 36:39 connect to God's promises in Genesis 12:2? 5. How can we apply the leadership changes in Genesis 36:39 to church leadership? 6. What does "Baal-hanan son of Achbor" teach about God's use of diverse leaders? 7. Who was Baal-hanan, and what is his significance in Genesis 36:39? 8. Why is the genealogy of Edomite kings important in Genesis 36:39? 9. How does Genesis 36:39 fit into the broader narrative of Esau's descendants? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 36? 11. Why was Joseph imprisoned in Egypt? 12. How did Joseph rise to power in Egypt? 13. Genesis 36:31-39 describes Edomite kings before Israel's monarchy--how does this align with later biblical timelines? 14. In Genesis 39:19-20, would a high-ranking Egyptian official realistically imprison a slave for alleged assault, rather than resorting to harsher punishment? What Does Genesis 36:39 Mean The end of Baal-hanan’s rule“ When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died …” (Genesis 36:39) • Scripture records the literal death of an historical Edomite king, marking another change in leadership within Esau’s line (compare Genesis 36:38 and 1 Chronicles 1:49). • Every earthly ruler is mortal; God alone is eternal (Psalm 90:2,10; Hebrews 9:27). • The verse quietly reminds us that nations rise and fall under God’s sovereign timetable (Job 12:23; Daniel 2:21). Hadad’s ascension “ …Hadad reigned in his place.” • Succession was immediate, providing continuity for Edom’s governance (1 Chronicles 1:50). • Hadad’s name later appears among Israel’s enemies (1 Kings 11:14); this early note hints at future tension between Jacob’s and Esau’s descendants (Genesis 25:23; Obadiah 10–14). • All authority is ultimately established by God, even in non-Israelite nations (Romans 13:1; Proverbs 21:1). The city called Pau “ His city was named Pau …” • The text treats Pau as Hadad’s royal seat, locating his administration geographically and historically. • Listing a specific city underlines the tangible reality of Edom’s kingdom; these are not mythic figures but rulers tied to identifiable places (Numbers 20:18,21; Deuteronomy 2:4-5). • God’s dealings with Esau’s line unfold on real soil, reinforcing the trustworthiness of the biblical record. Mehetabel, daughter of Matred “ …and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.” • Naming the queen and her maternal lineage is unusual in ancient records; Scripture honors women as integral to God’s purposes (Genesis 36:2; Ruth 4:17; Luke 1:5). • The triple-generation detail (Mehetabel, Matred, Me-zahab) roots Hadad’s household in verifiable family history, echoing the precision found in other genealogies (Genesis 5; Matthew 1). • Marriage alliances often had political weight; noting Mehetabel suggests stability and legitimacy for Hadad’s reign (Esther 2:17; Proverbs 31:23). summary Genesis 36:39 chronicles a single transition in Edom’s monarchy: Baal-hanan dies, Hadad takes the throne, rules from the city of Pau, and is married to Mehetabel of a recorded lineage. Each detail—death, succession, city, and queen—confirms the literal, historical nature of the account and quietly showcases God’s sovereign oversight of every nation, reminding readers that rulers, places, and families all move within His predetermined plan. (39) Hadar.--He is more correctly called Hadad in the Samaritan text here, and in the Hebrew also in 1Chronicles 1:50. The two letters r and d are in Hebrew so much alike, that they are repeatedly confused with one another. As we have already observed (see Note on Genesis 36:1) he was probably alive when this catalogue of kings was drawn up.Verse 39. - And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar - Hadad (1 Chronicles 1:50) - reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; - Pal (1 Chronicles 1:50); "Bleating" (Gesenius), "Yawning" (Furst), with which accords Φογώρ (LXX.) - and his wife's name was Mehetabel, - "Whom God benefits" (Gesenius) - the daughter of Marred, - "Pushing" (Gesenius) - the daughter of Mezahab - "Water of Gold" (Gesenius). That the death of this king, which a later chronicler records (1 Chronicles 1:51), is not here mentioned by the historian is commonly regarded (Rosenmüller, Havernick, Hengstenberg, Keil, Kalisch, et alii) as a proof that he was then alive, and that in fact he was the king of Edom to whom Moses sent ambassadors requesting permission to pass through the land (Numbers 20:14).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Baal-hananחָנָ֣ן (ḥā·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1177: Baal-hanan -- 'Baal is gracious', a king of Edom, also an Israelite son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Achbor עַכְבּוֹר֒ (‘aḵ·bō·wr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5907: Achbor -- 'mouse', an Israelite, also an Edomite died, וַיָּמָת֮ (way·yā·māṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Hadad הֲדַ֔ר (hă·ḏar) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1924: Hadar -- an Edomite king reigned וַיִּמְלֹ֤ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in his place. תַּחְתָּיו֙ (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of His city עִיר֖וֹ (‘î·rōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement was named וְשֵׁ֥ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name Pau, פָּ֑עוּ (pā·‘ū) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6464: Pai -- a place in Edom and his wife’s אִשְׁתּ֤וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female name וְשֵׁ֨ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name was Mehetabel מְהֵֽיטַבְאֵל֙ (mə·hê·ṭaḇ·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4105: Mehetabel -- 'God benefits', wife of an Edomite king, also an ancestor of the false prophet Shemaiah daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Matred, מַטְרֵ֔ד (maṭ·rêḏ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4308: Matred -- an Edomite woman the daughter בַּ֖ת (baṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Me-zahab. זָהָֽב׃ (zā·hāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4314: Mezahab -- an Edomite Links Genesis 36:39 NIVGenesis 36:39 NLT Genesis 36:39 ESV Genesis 36:39 NASB Genesis 36:39 KJV Genesis 36:39 BibleApps.com Genesis 36:39 Biblia Paralela Genesis 36:39 Chinese Bible Genesis 36:39 French Bible Genesis 36:39 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 36:39 Baal Hanan the son of Achbor died (Gen. 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