Mother of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, king of Edom.
Matred
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:39.
מַטְרֵדMatred
The name means “wand of government.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Mezahab
- Married to
- Husband of Matred
- Children
- Mehetabel
- People
- Edom
About Matred Written by AI
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 (Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50).
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names her
- Genesis 36:39
When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
- 1 Chronicles 1:50
When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.