Topical Encyclopedia
Baalhanan is a name that appears in the Old Testament, associated with two distinct individuals. The name Baalhanan means "Baal is gracious" or "Baal has been gracious," reflecting the cultural and religious influences of the Canaanite deity Baal during the time.
1.
Baalhanan, Son of Achbor: Baalhanan, the son of Achbor, is mentioned in the genealogical records of the kings of Edom. He is listed as one of the kings who reigned in Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites. In
Genesis 36:38-39 , it is recorded: "When Shaul died, Baalhanan son of Achbor reigned in his place. When Baalhanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place." This passage situates Baalhanan within the historical context of Edom, a region and people often in conflict with Israel. The mention of Baalhanan in the Edomite king list highlights the political and dynastic developments in Edom during the patriarchal period.
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Baalhanan, the Gederite: Another individual named Baalhanan is noted for his role during the reign of King David. In
1 Chronicles 27:28 , Baalhanan the Gederite is identified as being in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the Shephelah, a region of lowlands in ancient Israel: "Baalhanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills." This Baalhanan was responsible for the management and oversight of agricultural resources, specifically olive and sycamore trees, which were significant for their economic and practical value in ancient Israel. His role underscores the organized administrative structure established by King David to manage the kingdom's resources effectively.
The presence of the name Baalhanan in the biblical text reflects the cultural interactions and syncretism present in the ancient Near East, where names incorporating the deity Baal were not uncommon. Despite the negative connotations associated with Baal worship in Israelite religion, the use of such names indicates the complex cultural and religious landscape of the time.
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Lord of grace.
(1.) A king of Edom, son of Achbor (Genesis 36:38, 39;1 Chronicles 1:49, 50).
(2.) An overseer of "the olive trees and sycomore trees in the low plains" (the Shephelah) under David (1 Chronicles 27:28).
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
BAAL-HANANba-al-ha'-nan ba`al chanan, ("the Lord is gracious"):
(1) A king of Edom (Genesis 36:381 Chronicles 1:49f).
(2) A gardener in the service of David (1 Chronicles 27:28).
Thesaurus
Baalhanan (5 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Baalhanan (5 Occurrences). Genesis 36:38 And Saul died,
and
Baalhanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead. (KJV).
...Stead (117 Occurrences)
... (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV). Genesis 36:38 And Saul died, andBaalhanan the son
of Achbor reigned in his stead. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)....
Baal-hanan (5 Occurrences)
Baal-hanan.Baalhanan, Baal-hanan. Ba'al-ha'nan . Easton's Bible Dictionary
Lord of grace....Baalhanan, Baal-hanan. Ba'al-ha'nan . Reference Bible.
Ba'al-ha'mon (1 Occurrence)
Ba'al-ha'mon. Baal-hamon, Ba'al-ha'mon.Baalhanan . Multi-Version Concordance...
(See RSV). Baal-hamon, Ba'al-ha'mon.Baalhanan . Reference Bible.
Plains (31 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 27:28 And over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that were in
the low plains wasBaalhanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash...
Saul (371 Occurrences)
... stead. (KJV DBY WBS YLT). Genesis 36:38 And Saul died, andBaalhanan the son
of Achbor reigned in his stead. (KJV DBY WBS YLT). Genesis...
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