Mehetabel
Mehetabel was the wife of Hadar, a king of Edom.
The name Mehetabel means “how good is God”
FemaleEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:39; only referred to as Mehetabel (מְהֵיטַבְאֵל); her mother was Matred; wife of Hadad.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
- Mother
- Spouse
Alternative names
- מְהֵיטַבְאֵלMehetabel
Mentions
- 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.
- 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.