Bible Dictionary
Aholibamah Or Abolibamah
Aholibamah, or Abolibamah, was one of Esau’s wives and the daughter of Anah. She was also called Judith in the earlier account.
Definition
Aholibamah, also written Abolibamah, was one of Esau’s three wives and the daughter of Anah. In the earlier narrative she is called Judith, which may have been her original name.
Biblical Usage
Aholibamah is recorded among Esau’s wives in the genealogy of Edom and is identified as the mother of his sons.
Historical Background
The name is explained as “my tabernacle is exalted.” The difference between Judith in the earlier account and Aholibamah in the later account is noted in the supplied records.
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(my tabernacle is exulted), One of the three wives of Esau. (B.C. 1797.) She was the daughter of Anah. (Genesis 36:2,26) In the earlier narrative, (Genesis 26:34) Aholi-bamah is called Judith, which may have been her original name.