Bible Dictionary
Pinon
Pinon was one of the chiefs or clan leaders of Edom.
Definition
Pinon was one of the chiefs of Edom, understood as the head or founder of an Edomite tribe.
Biblical Usage
Pinon is named among the chiefs of Edom in the genealogical lists.
Historical Background
The supplied material gives the name the meaning “darkness.”
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(darkness), one of the “dukes” of Edom,—that is, head or founder of a tribe of that nation. (Genesis 38:41; 1 Chronicles 1:52)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>pi'-non (pinon, "darkness"): One of the "chiefs of Edom" (Ge 36:41; 1Ch 1:52).</p>