Hadad חֲדַד
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
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- Nebaioth ArabiaSon of IshmaelFirstborn son of Ishmael; father of a tribe.View full profile →
- Kedar ArabiaSon of IshmaelA son of Ishmael and a nomadic tribeView full profile →
- Adbeel ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
- Mibsam Tribe of SimeonSon of ShallumA Simeonite, son of Mishma.View full profile →
- Mishma Tribe of SimeonSon of MibsamA Simeonite, son of Mibsam.View full profile →
- Dumah ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael and grandson of AbrahamView full profile →
- Massa ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, grandson of Abraham.View full profile →
- Tema ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, associated with an Arabian cityView full profile →
- Jetur ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of IshmaelView full profile →
- Naphish ArabiaSon of IshmaelSon of Ishmael, defeated by Reubenites, Gadites, and Manassites.View full profile →
- Kedemah ArabiaSon of IshmaelA son of Ishmael; Nodab, a Hagrite tribeView full profile →
- Mahalath ArabiaEsau's wifeEsau's wife, daughter of IshmaelView full profile →
In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 1 verse
- Genesis 25:15
"Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah."
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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 1:30
"Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | חֲדַד |
| Spelled | Hebrew | חֲדַר |