Mezahab
Mezahab was the grandfather of Mehetabel, who was the wife of Hadar, an Edomite king.
The name Mezahab means “gilded”
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Summary
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:39; only referred to as Mezahab (מֵי זָהָב); father of Matred.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Children
Alternative names
- מֵי זָהָבMezahab
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.