Pai
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient Edomite city identified in biblical genealogies as the residence of King Hadad.
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Pai is not a recognized biblical person or place; however, the summary provided describes Hadad of Edom. If the term is intended to be 'Hadad', the summary is accurate.
What is the meaning of Pai in the Bible?
Pai is not a recognized biblical person or place; however, the summary provided describes Hadad of Edom. If the term is intended to be 'Hadad', the summary is accurate.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Hadad and the Edomite kingship clarifies the genealogical records in Genesis and Chronicles, helping readers distinguish between the lineages of Esau and Jacob and understand the political landscape surrounding ancient Israel.
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Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.