Edomite living at the time of the Patriarchs
Bedad was the father of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom before Israel had a king.
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Bedad is mentioned in Gen.36.35 and 1Ch.1.46 as the father of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom. The context of these passages is the genealogy of Esau, who was also known as Edom. The list of Edomite kings is given to show the political development of Esau's descendants before Israel had a king. Hadad, Bedad's son, is described as the king who defeated the Midianites in the land of Moab.
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(solitary), the father of Hadad king of Edom. (Genesis 36:35; 1 Chronicles 1:46) (B.C. before 1093.)
BE'DAD (part), the father of Hadad, king of Edom. Gen 36:35; 1 Chr 1:46.
BE'DAD (part), the father of Hadad, king of Edom. Gen 36:35; 1 Chr 1:46.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0911
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.
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.
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