Bible Dictionary
Pau
Pau, also called Pai, was an Edomite city ruled by Hadar. Its exact location is unknown.
Definition
Pau, also called Pai, was an Edomite city and the capital of Hadar, king of Edom. Its name is associated with “bleating.” The precise location of the city is unknown.
Biblical Usage
Pau is named in the genealogical and royal records concerning Edom. Genesis calls the city Pau, while the parallel record in 1 Chronicles calls it Pai.
Historical Background
Pau belonged to Edom and was ruled by Hadar. No information in the supplied material establishes its location beyond its identification as an Edomitish city.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(Gen. 36:39) or Pai (1 Chr. 1:50), bleating, an Edomitish city ruled over by Hadar.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(bleating) (but in (1 Chronicles 1:50) Pai), the capital of Hadar king of Edom. (Genesis 36:39) Its position is unknown.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>pa'u.</p><p>See PAI.</p>