Hadad הֲדַד
The last king of Edom before Israelite rule.
Who is Hadad in the Bible?
Hadad, also known as Hadar, was the last king of Edom mentioned in the Bible before the Israelites established their monarchy. According to 1 Chronicles 1:50-51, he succeeded Baal-hanan son of Achbor and ruled from the city of Pau, whose exact location remains unknown. Hadad's wife was Mehetabel, daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Me-zahab. His significance in biblical history lies in marking the end of Edom's independent rule, after which the territory came under Israelite dominion.
Biography
Hadad, also referred to as Hadar in some passages, was the last king of Edom mentioned in the Bible before the Israelites established their own monarchy (Gen.36.39, 1 Chronicles Gen.1.50-51). He was the successor of Baal-hanan, son of Achbor. Hadad's wife was Mehetabel, daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Me-zahab. The city where Hadad reigned was Pau, but its exact location is unknown. The mention of Hadad as the last king suggests that after his reign, Edom came under the rule of the Israelites.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 1:50
"When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab."
- 1 Chronicles 1:51
"Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,"
Genesis 1 verse
- Genesis 36:39
"When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | הֲדַד |
| Named | Hebrew | הֲדַר |