Bedad
Bedad was the father of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom before Israel had a king.
The name Bedad means “alone; solitary”
MaleEdomiteEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:35; only referred to as Bedad (בְּדַד); father of Hadad.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Children
Alternative names
- בְּדַדBedad
Mentions
- When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.
- When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.