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Mehetabel

מְהֵיטַבְאֵל · me.he.tav.el · H4105G“how good is God” Hitchcock's 18692 mentions in 2 books, most in Genesis (1)

Who she was

Mehetabel was the wife of Hadar (or Hadad), who was the last king of Edom mentioned in the genealogy of Esau. She was the daughter of Matred and the granddaughter of Me-zahab (Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50). The Edomites were descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'), and they settled in the region southeast of Judah. The mention of Mehetabel in the genealogy suggests that she held a significant position as the queen of Edom during her husband's reign. However, no further details about her life or role are provided in the biblical text.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Family

Fatherhusband of MatredMotherMatredSpouseHadad
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Every mention

2 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

Genesis 1 mention

Genesis 36:39Baal Hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his place. The name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.

1 Chronicles 1 mention

1 Chronicles 1:50Baal Hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pai. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.

What the dictionary says

Wife of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom (Gen. 36:39).

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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