Wife of Hadar, king of Edom.
Mehetabel
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:39.
מְהֵיטַבְאֵלMehetabel
The name means “how good is God.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Husband of Matred
- Mother
- Matred
- Married to
- Hadad
- People
- Edom
About Mehetabel Written by AI
Mehetabel was the wife of Hadar (or Hadad), who was the last king of Edom mentioned in the genealogy of Esau. She was the daughter of Matred and the granddaughter of Me-zahab (Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50). The Edomites were descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Israel (or 'Jacob'), and they settled in the region southeast of Judah. The mention of Mehetabel in the genealogy suggests that she held a significant position as the queen of Edom during her husband's reign. However, no further details about her life or role are provided in the biblical text.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Mehetabel, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Wife of Hadad, one of the kings of Edom (Gen. 36:39).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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.