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Pau

פָּעוּ/PAW/

“Bleating or yawning”

Summary

Pau was the royal city of Hadar, one of the kings of Edom, also spelled Pai in Chronicles.

☩Biblical Reference

Pau is mentioned as the capital city of Hadar (or Hadad), one of the early kings of Edom. The name appears as 'Pau' in Genesis and 'Pai' in Chronicles. Despite being identified as a royal residence, its exact location remains unknown, though one scholar noted a resemblance to Phauara, a ruined place in Idumaea.

Key verses:Genesis 36:391 Chronicles 1:50

Related Verses2 mentions

Genesis· 1 verse

36:39

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

1:50

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Pau," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Pau," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).