Hadad
Hadad, also known as Hadar, was the last king of Edom before the Israelites established their monarchy.
The name Hadad means “joy; noise; clamor”
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Summary
A king of Edom living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Genesis 36:39; referred to as Hadad (הֲדַד) or Hadar (הֲדַר); husband of Mehetabel.
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- Genesis 36:39הֲדַר · HadarWhen 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.
- 1 Chronicles 1:50הֲדַד · HadadWhen 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.
- 1 Chronicles 1:51הֲדַד · HadadThen Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,