Baal-Hanan, son of Achbor, was one of the early kings who reigned in Edom before Israel had kings. He is mentioned in the genealogies in Genesis and 1 Chronicles as part of the list of Edomite kings, representing the political organization of Esau's descendants.
Baal-Hanan, son of Achbor, became king in Edom after the death of Saul (an Edomite Saul, not Israel's Saul). He is listed as one of the kings who reigned in Edom before the kings of Israel.
39When Baal-Hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar succeeded him as king. His city was named Pau, and his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab.
50When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place; his city was named Pai, and his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
39When Baal-Hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar succeeded him as king. His city was named Pau, and his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab.
The king list where Baal-Hanan is mentioned is part of the broader account of Esau's descendants and their establishment in the land of Edom, showing God's fulfillment of the promise that Esau would also become a great nation.