Bible Dictionary
Aholibamah
Aholibamah was the wife of Esau, also called Judith in Genesis. Her three sons became founders of Edomite clans.
Definition
Aholibamah was the wife of Esau and the daughter of Anah, also called Judith in the earlier account. She was the mother of three sons who became founders of Edomite tribes.
Biblical Usage
Aholibamah appears in the genealogical and family records of Esau and Edom. Her sons are presented as founders of Edomite tribal groups.
Historical Background
The name means “tent of the height” or “my tent is exalted.” A district in the mountains of Edom was thought possibly to have received its name from her, or she may have received hers from the district.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Tent of the height, the name given to Judith, the daughter of Beeri = Anah (Gen. 26:34; 36:2), when she became the wife of Esau. A district among the mountains of Edom, probably near Mount Hor, was called after her name, or it may be that she received her name from the district. From her descended three tribes of Edomites, founded by her three sons.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>a-ho-li-ba'-ma. See OHOLIBAMAH.</p>