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Achbor

Achbor was an Edomite king, the son of Baal-hanan, who reigned before the establishment of the Israelite monarchy.

The name Achbor means “a rat; bruising”

MaleKingEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books3 verses

Summary

A king of Edom living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:38; only referred to as Achbor (עַכְבּוֹר); father of Baal-hanan.

Glossary entries

Achbor

Family members

Children

Baal-hanan

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 36:38
    When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
  2. Genesis 36:39
    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.
  3. 1 Chronicles 1:49
    When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.