Hadad הֲדַד
King of Edom, succeeded Husham.
Who is Hadad in the Bible?
Hadad, son of Bedad, was a king of Edom who succeeded Husham and is recorded in Genesis 36.35-36 and 1 Chronicles 1.46-47. During his reign, Hadad achieved military success by defeating the Midianites in the country of Moab, indicating that Edom engaged in significant regional conflicts under his leadership. He ruled from the city of Avith, whose exact location remains unknown to modern scholars. Hadad's mention in the genealogical records of Edom illustrates the kingdom's early dynastic succession and military prominence in the ancient Near East during the patriarchal period.
Biography
Hadad, son of Bedad, was a king of Edom mentioned in Gen.36.35-36 and 1Ch.1.46-47. He succeeded Husham as king of Edom. Hadad defeated the Midianites in the country of Moab, which suggests that during his reign, Edom had a military conflict with Midian. The city of Avith is mentioned as the place where Hadad reigned, but its exact location is unknown.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 2 verses
- Genesis 36:35
"When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith."
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"When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place."
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1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 1:46
"When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith."
- 1 Chronicles 1:47
"When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | הֲדַד |