Matred מַטְרֵד

Female Edom H4308G 2 books

Mother of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, king of Edom.

Biography

Matred was a woman mentioned in the genealogies of the kings of Edom. She was the mother of Mehetabel, who became the wife of Hadar (or Hadad), the last king of Edom mentioned before the monarchy of Israel (Gen.36.39; 1Ch.1.50).

Family

In Scripture

2 biblical books ; 1 with study content
Genesis 1 verse
  • Genesis 36:39

    "Baal Hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his place. The name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab."

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1 Chronicles 1 verse
  • 1 Chronicles 1:50

    "Baal Hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pai: and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script Strong's
Named Hebrew מַטְרֵד H4308G
Encyclopedia Article

Matred

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

and Peshitta designate Matred as male, i.e. as son of Mezahab instead of daughter.

ma'-tri (maTri, "rainy"): A family of the tribe of Benjamin to which King Saul belonged (1Sa 10:21 the King James Version).

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