Aholibamah
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Aholibamah in the Bible?
Aholibamah was a Canaanite woman, daughter of Anah and sister of Oholibamah, who became the third wife of Esau and the mother of Jeush, Jalam, and Korah.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Aholibamah clarifies the genealogical records of Esau's descendants and illustrates the intermarriage between the Edomite and Canaanite populations during the patriarchal period.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Aholibamah reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Aholibamah in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Aholibamah clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Aholibamah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/aholibamah/