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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Duke Magdiel, Duke Iram,.... Magdiel also, Jerom (w) says, was in the country of Gabalena, formerly possessed by the dukes of Edom; and the Targum of Jonathan says, this duke was called Magdiel from…
By degrees, it seems, the Edomites wormed out the Horites, obtained full possession of the country, and had a government of their own. 1. They were ruled by kings, who governed the whole country, and…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Baal-hanan i.e. "Baal is favourable," suggesting the worship of Baal; cf. Elhanan, Johanan. The name is the same in meaning as Hannibal.