The BibleGospel Companion

Mezahab

מֵי זָהָב · me za.hav · H4314“gilded” Hitchcock's 18692 mentions in 2 books, most in Genesis (1)

Who he was

Mezahab is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau in the book of Genesis and the book of Chronicles (Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50). He was the father of Matred and the grandfather of Mehetabel, who became the wife of Hadar, the last king of Edom mentioned in these genealogies. No further information is given about Mezahab's life, occupation, or place of origin. His name, which means "waters of gold" or "gold waters" in Hebrew, may suggest some connection to a place known for its gold or water resources, but the Bible does not provide any details to confirm this.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Family

ChildrenMatred
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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

Water of gold, the father of Matred (Gen. 36:39; 1 Chr. 1:50), and grandfather of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, the last king of Edom.

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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