King living at the time of the Patriarchs
Hadad, son of Bedad, became king of Edom after Husham's death.
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Hadad, son of Bedad, was a king of Edom mentioned in Gen.36.35-36 and 1Ch.1.46-47. He succeeded Husham as king of Edom. Hadad defeated the Midianites in the country of Moab, which suggests that during his reign, Edom had a military conflict with Midian. The city of Avith is mentioned as the place where Hadad reigned, but its exact location is unknown.
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4 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1908
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 Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.
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 Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.
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