Matred מַטְרֵד
Mother of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, king of Edom.
Who is Matred in the Bible?
Matred was the mother of Mehetabel, who became the wife of Hadar (or Hadad), the last king of Edom mentioned in the biblical record (Genesis 36:39, 1 Chronicles 1:50). She appears in the genealogies of the Edomite kings, connecting the royal line through her daughter's marriage to King Hadar. Though Matred is mentioned only briefly in Scripture, her inclusion in these genealogies demonstrates the biblical attention to the lineages of Israel's neighboring nations. Some ancient manuscripts, including the Peshitta, identify Matred as male rather than female, describing Mehetabel as the son of Mezahab, though the standard Hebrew text presents Matred as Mehetabel's mother.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study contentGenesis 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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1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 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."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מַטְרֵד |