Grandfather of Mehetabel, wife of Edomite king Hadar.
Mezahab
Named in 2 verses across 2 books, first in Genesis 36:39.
מֵי זָהָבMezahab
The name means “gilded.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Children
- Matred
- People
- Edom
About Mezahab Written by AI
Mezahab is mentioned in the genealogies of Esau in the book of Genesis and the book of Chronicles (Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50). He was the father of Matred and the grandfather of Mehetabel, who became the wife of Hadar, the last king of Edom mentioned in these genealogies. No further information is given about Mezahab's life, occupation, or place of origin. His name, which means "waters of gold" or "gold waters" in Hebrew, may suggest some connection to a place known for its gold or water resources, but the Bible does not provide any details to confirm this.
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
Water of gold, the father of Matred (Gen. 36:39; 1 Chr. 1:50), and grandfather of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, the last king of Edom.
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 him
- 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.