Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs
Matred was the mother of Mehetabel, who was the wife of Hadar, king of Edom.
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Matred was a woman mentioned in the genealogies of the kings of Edom. She was the mother of Mehetabel, who became the wife of Hadar (or Hadad), the last king of Edom mentioned before the monarchy of Israel (Gen.36.39; 1Ch.1.50).
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(pushing forward) daughter of Mezahab and mother of Mehetabel, who was wife of Hadar or Hadad of Pau, king of Edom. (Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50)
MA'TRED (propelling), a daughter of Mezahab, and mother of Mehetabel, who was the wife of Hadar, king of Edom. Gen 36:39; 1 Chr 1:50.
MA'TRED (propelling), a daughter of Mezahab, and mother of Mehetabel, who was the wife of Hadar, king of Edom. Gen 36:39; 1 Chr 1:50.
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2 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4308
When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wifeʼs name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wifeʼs name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
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