Edomite king, son of Baal-hanan
Achbor
Named in 3 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:38.
עַכְבּוֹרAchbor
The name means “a rat; bruising.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Baal-hanan
- People
- Edom
About Achbor Written by AI
Achbor was an Edomite king mentioned in the genealogies of Esau, the son of Isaac and the brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Genesis 36:38; 1 Chronicles 1:49). He was the son of Baal-hanan and reigned as king of Edom. The genealogies in Genesis and 1 Chronicles list the kings who ruled in Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites. No further information is provided about Achbor's reign or his accomplishments as king. His mention in the genealogies serves to document the succession of Edomite kings and to provide historical context for the relationship between the Edomites and the Israelites.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Achbor, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Gnawing = mouse. (1.) An Edomitish king (Gen. 36:38; 1 Chr. 1:49).
(2.) One of Josiah’s officers sent to the prophetess Huldah to inquire regarding the newly-discovered book of the law (2 Kings 22:12, 14). He is also called Abdon (2 Chr. 34:20).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Genesis 36:38
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
- 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.
- 1 Chronicles 1:49
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.