The meaning of “הֲדַד”
Understanding Hădad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably of foreign origin (compare אֲדַד) Hadad. - § Hadad = "mighty" - Hadad, the name of an idol, and of several king...
הֲדַד
probably of foreign origin (compare אֲדַד) Hadad. - § Hadad = "mighty" - Hadad, the name of an idol, and of several kings of Edom 1) son of Ishmael 2) a king of Edom who gained an important victory over the Midianites on the field of Moab 3) another king of Edom, with Pau for his capital 4) a member of the royal house of Edom who escaped the massacre under Joab and fled with a band of followers into Egypt; after David's death, he returned to his own country
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:36 | “And Hadad died, and Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.” Word: הֲדַד (Hădad) | |
| 1 Kings 11:19 | “And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.” Word: הֲדַד (Hădad) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:50 | “And when Baal–hanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.” Word: הֲדַד (Hădad) |