An overseer of olive and sycamore trees under David.
Baal-hanan
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 27:28.
בַּ֫עַל חָנָןBaal-hanan
About Baal-hanan Written by AI
Baal-hanan the Gederite was one of the officials who served under King David. In 1 Chronicles 27:28, he is described as being in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the lowlands, which were likely the coastal plains and foothills of Judah. This was an important role, as olive oil and sycamore fruit were valuable crops in ancient Israel. Baal-hanan's title "the Gederite" suggests he was from the town of Geder or had an association with that place.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Baal-hanan, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Lord of grace. (1.) A king of Edom, son of Achbor (Gen. 36:38, 39; 1 Chr. 1:49, 50).
(2.) An overseer of “the olive trees and sycomore trees in the low plains” (the Shephelah) under David (1 Chr. 27:28).
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
- 1 Chronicles 27:28
Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.