A city in Edom
Pau
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:39.
פָּ֑עוּPau
פָּעִיPai
Also called Pai.
The name means “same as Pai.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Pau Written by AI
Pau, also referred to as Pai, was a city in the land of Edom, located south of the Dead Sea in modern-day Jordan. It is mentioned twice in the Old Testament, both times in the context of the genealogy of Edomite kings (Gen. 36:39; 1Chr. 1:50). In these passages, Hadar (or Hadad) is listed as the king of Edom who died, and Pau is named as the city from which his successor, Mehetabel, came. The name "Pau" or "Pai" is of uncertain meaning and etymology. Apart from these genealogical references, no further information about the city or its history is provided in the Bible. The exact location of Pau remains unknown, as there are no conclusive archaeological findings that can be linked to this ancient Edomite city.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
(Gen. 36:39) or Pai (1 Chr. 1:50), bleating, an Edomitish city ruled over by Hadar.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- 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 1:50
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.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.