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Hadad

Hadad, son of Bedad, became king of Edom after Husham's death.

The name Hadad means “joy; noise; clamor”

MaleKingEdomPatriarchs eraOld Testament2 books4 verses

Summary

A king of Edom living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:35; only referred to as Hadad (הֲדַד); a son of Bedad.

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Hadad

Family members

Father

Bedad

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Mentions

  1. Genesis 36:35
    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.
  2. Genesis 36:36
    When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.
  3. 1 Chronicles 1:46
    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.
  4. 1 Chronicles 1:47
    When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.