Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Chronicles 1:49

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 1:49

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

1 Chronicles 1:49

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And Shaul died, and Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead." — 1 Chronicles 1:49 (ASV)

Baal-hanan.Baal bestowed. (Compare “Johanan,” Yahweh bestowed; and “Hananiah,” and “Hannibal.”) This name and that of Hadad indicate the polytheism of ancient Edom.