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Alvah

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

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al´va ( עלוה , ‛alwāh ): A chief (the King James Version duke) of Edom (Genesis 36:40 ), called "Aliah" in 1 Chronicles 1:51 . Probably the same as Alvan, or Ahan, son of Shobal son of Seir (Genesis 36:23; 1 Chronicles 1:40 ).

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Alvah'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​a/alvah.html. 1915.
 
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