Bilhan Summary
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Bilhan, a descendant of Esau, was one of the chiefs of Edom.
son of Ezer (GEN 36:27)
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Bilhan
· Also called · H1092 · GEN 36:27 foolish
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בִּלְהָן
biləhan · H1092 · GEN 36:27 foolish
- he בִּלְהָן · H1092G
- el Βαλααν Balaan · GEN 36:27
- bg Билхан
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Bilhan Article
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Bilhan was a descendant of Esau, brother of Israel (or 'Jacob')'s brother, and one of the chiefs of Edom (Gen. 36:27; 1Ch. 1:42). Esau, also known as Edom, settled in the hill country of Seir and became the ancestor of the Edomites (Gen. 36:8-9). The Edomites were the southeastern neighbors of the Israelites and were known for their wisdom and military prowess (Jer. 49:7; Obad. 1:8-9). Bilhan's mention as a chief suggests that he held a position of authority and leadership among the Edomites. The listing of Edomite chiefs in Genesis and Chronicles demonstrates the political and social organization of Edom and its development as a nation distinct from Israel.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Bilhan_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Bilhan@Gen.36.27-1Ch) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, bilhan_503)