King living at the time of the Patriarchs
Achbor was an Edomite king, the son of Baal-hanan, who reigned before the establishment of the Israelite monarchy.
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Also known as Akbor
Achbor was an Edomite king mentioned in the genealogies of Esau, the son of Isaac and the brother of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Gen.36.38,39; 1Ch.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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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5907
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wifeʼs name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
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