Hadadחֲדַד
A son of Ishmael, Abraham's son.
Who is Hadad in the Bible?
Hadad was one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, who was Abraham's son by Hagar, as recorded in Genesis 25:15 and 1 Chronicles 1:30. According to these genealogical accounts, Hadad and his brothers became tribal rulers, establishing themselves as leaders of their own clans. The inclusion of Hadad in these biblical genealogies underscores the expansion of Abraham's lineage through Ishmael and demonstrates how the patriarch's descendants spread throughout the ancient Near East to form distinct tribal groups.
Biography
Hadad is mentioned in Gen.25.15 and 1Ch.1.30 as one of the twelve sons of Ishmael, who was the son of Abraham and Hagar. Ishmael's sons, including Hadad, are described as tribal rulers, suggesting that they became leaders of their own clans or tribes. The listing of Ishmael's sons in these passages is part of the genealogical record of Abraham's descendants.
Family
Parents
Siblings
- NebaiothArabiaSon of IshmaelFirstborn son of Ishmael; father of a tribe.View full profile →
- KedarArabiaSon of IshmaelA son of Ishmael and a nomadic tribeView full profile →
- AdbeelArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
- MibsamTribe of SimeonSon of ShallumA Simeonite, son of Mishma.View full profile →
- MishmaTribe of SimeonSon of MibsamA Simeonite, son of Mibsam.View full profile →
- DumahArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael and grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
- MassaArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, grandson of Abraham.View full profile →
- TemaArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, associated with an Arabian cityView full profile →
- JeturArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of IshmaelView full profile →
- NaphishArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, defeated by Reubenites, Gadites, and Manassites.View full profile →
- KedemahArabiaSon of IshmaelA son of Ishmael; Nodab, a Hagrite tribeView full profile →
- MahalathArabiaEsau's wifeEsau's wife, daughter of IshmaelView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books; 1 with study contentGenesis1 verse
- Genesis 25:15
"Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah."
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1 Chronicles1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:30
"Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲדַד |
| Spelled | Hebrew | חֲדַר |