Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Pinon, one of the chiefs of Edom, descended from Esau, mentioned in the genealogies of Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
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Pinon is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau in Gen.36.41 and 1Ch.1.52 as one of the chiefs of Edom. He is listed among the descendants of Esau, who was the son of Isaac and the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'). The Edomites, descended from Esau, settled in the region south of the Dead Sea, which became known as the land of Edom. Pinon's mention in these genealogies suggests that he was a significant leader or clan head among the Edomites. However, no further details are provided about his life, achievements, or the specific clan he led.
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(darkness), one of the “dukes” of Edom,—that is, head or founder of a tribe of that nation. (Genesis 38:41; 1 Chronicles 1:52)
pearl; gem; that beholds
PI'NON (darkness), one of the dukes of Edom. Gen 36:41; 1 Chr 1:52. His tribe was settled, according to later traditions, at Punon, one of the stations of the Israelites in the wilderness.
PI'NON (darkness), one of the dukes of Edom. Gen 36:41; 1 Chr 1:52. His tribe was settled, according to later traditions, at Punon, one of the stations of the Israelites in the wilderness.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H6373
Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,
Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,
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