Who was Anah?

Mother of Dishon

The story of Anah

Anah - Head of the family
Anah - Head of the family
Head of the family

Anah was a biblical figure mentioned in the book of Genesis. He was the son of Zibeon, a Horite, and the brother of Aholibamah, the wife of Esau. Anah is best known for his discovery of the hot springs in the wilderness of Judah. Anah and his father Zibeon were living in the land of Seir when they encountered Esau and his family. Esau was on a journey to find a wife and he chose Anah's sister Aholibamah to be his wife. Anah and his father then joined Esau's family and settled in the land of Canaan. Anah is most famous for his discovery of the hot springs in the wilderness of Judah. He was out herding his father's donkeys when he stumbled upon the hot springs. He then told his father about the discovery and they both bathed in the hot springs. Anah is also known for his involvement in the incident of the "strange gods" in the land of Seir. He and his father were accused of worshipping strange gods and were brought before the court of the king of Edom. Anah and his father were able to prove their innocence and were allowed to remain in the land of Seir. Anah is an important figure in the Bible and is best known for his discovery of the hot springs in the wilderness of Judah and his involvement in the incident of the "strange gods" in the land of Seir. He was the son of Zibeon and the brother of Aholibamah, the wife of Esau.

Name meaning

Answer to Translation: To answer, to respond

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Head of the family

First mention

Genesis 36:2

Appearances in the Bible

59 mentions

Anah in the Bible

Explore all 3 chapters where Anah appears

Genesis

Chapter 36

The Genealogy of Esau

This chapter lists the descendants of Esau, also known as Edom.

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Joshua

Chapter 19

Tribal Allotments Complete

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Simeon.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 1

Genealogy from Adam to Abraham

A genealogy of the descendants of Adam through Jacob, including the tribes of Israel.

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