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Genesis 36:38

What does Genesis 36:38 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 36:38 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Saul died, and Baal–hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And at the death of Shaul, Baal-hanan, son of Achbor, became king.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Saul dieth, and reign in his stead doth Baal-hanan son of Achbor;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when he also was dead, Balanan, the son of Achobor, succeeded to the kingdom.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Saul died; and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead.

Context

v.37And Samlah died, and Shaul of Rehoboth by the River reigned in his stead.

v.38This passage

v.39And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.

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