Keraia
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Pau

Pau, also known as Pai, was a city in Edom mentioned in the genealogy of Edomite kings.
PlaceEdomOld Testament2 books2 verses

Summary

A location in Edom Bozrah first mentioned at Genesis 36:39; referred to as Pau or Pai (פָּ֑עוּ).

Location

Identified as
along Wadi Fai
Certainty
Possible (37% of scholarship) · 1 other possible location
Coordinates
31.121° N, 35.190° E
Pau
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Glossary entries

Pai Pau

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Genesis 36:39פָּעִי · Pai; פָּ֑עוּ · Pau
    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.
  2. 1 Chronicles 1:50פָּעִי · Pai; פָּ֑עוּ · Pau
    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.