Bible Dictionary
Alvah
Alvah was an Edomite chief or clan head descended from Esau. Chronicles gives the related form Aliah.
Definition
Alvah was an Edomite chief or clan head descended from Esau. The name appears in Genesis and corresponds to Aliah in Chronicles.
Biblical Usage
Alvah is listed among the chiefs or “dukes” of Edom in the genealogy of Esau’s descendants.
Historical Background
The sources also suggest a possible relationship with Alvan or Ahan, a son of Shobal and descendant of Seir, though the names and genealogical forms vary.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(evil), a duke of Edom, (Genesis 36:40) written Aliah in (1 Chronicles 1:51)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>al'-va (`alwah): A chief (the King James Version duke) of Edom (Ge 36:40), called "Aliah" in 1Ch 1:51. Probably the same as Alvan, or Ahan, son of Shobal son of Seir (Ge 36:23; 1Ch 1:40).</p>