Genubath
Genubath was the son of Hadad the Edomite and was raised in Pharaoh's palace alongside the Pharaoh's own children.
The name Genubath means “theft; robbery”
MaleUnited Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Kings 11:20; only referred to as Genubath (גְּנֻבַת); a son of Hadad and Tahpenes' sister.
Glossary entries
Family members
- Father
- Mother
Alternative names
- גְּנֻבַתGenubath
Mentions
- And the sister of Tahpenes bore Hadad a son named Genubath. Tahpenes herself weaned him in Pharaoh’s palace, and Genubath lived there among the sons of Pharaoh.