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What Does the Bible Say About Hadad?

12 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Hadad in the Bible

Discover 12 Bible verses about hadad. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on hadad, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Top 10 Verses About Hadad

  1. 1
    Genesis 25:15
    Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah: Hadar: or, Hadad
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 36:35
    And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 36:39
    And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Hadar, Pau: or, Hadad, Pai: after his death was an Aristocracy
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Kings 11:14
    And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Kings 11:15
    For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;
    KJV
  6. 6
    1 Kings 11:16
    (For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:)
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Kings 11:17
    That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad being yet a little child.
    KJV
  8. 8
    1 Kings 11:18
    And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran: and they took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, unto Pharaoh king of Egypt; which gave him an house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land.
    KJV
  9. 9
    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.
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Kings 11:20
    And the sister of Tahpenes bare him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house: and Genubath was in Pharaoh's household among the sons of Pharaoh.
    KJV

Subtopics of Hadad

1. A successor of Husham as king of Edom
Vanquished the Midianites on the field of Moab
2. A son of Ishmael
Called HADAR in
3. Successor of Baal-hanan, king of Edom
4. A prince of Edom
Adversary of Solomon
1. A successor of Husham as king of Edom. Vanquished the Midianites on the field of Moab
4. A prince of Edom, adversary of Solomon

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Hadad? (12 Verses)

Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah: Hadar: or, Hadad
And Husham died, and Hadad the son of Bedad, who smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Hadar, Pau: or, Hadad, Pai: after his death was an Aristocracy
And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.
For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;
(For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:)
That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad being yet a little child.
And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran: and they took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, unto Pharaoh king of Egypt; which gave him an house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land.
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.
And the sister of Tahpenes bare him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house: and Genubath was in Pharaoh's household among the sons of Pharaoh.
And when Hadad heard in Egypt that David slept with his fathers, and that Joab the captain of the host was dead, Hadad said to Pharaoh, Let me depart, that I may go to mine own country. Let: Heb. Send me away
Then Pharaoh said unto him, But what hast thou lacked with me, that, behold, thou seekest to go to thine own country? And he answered, Nothing: howbeit let me go in any wise. Nothing: Heb. Not

How to Study What the Bible Says About Hadad

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about hadad. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about hadad and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about hadad is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on hadad needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about hadad with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about hadad, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about hadad?
Discover 12 Bible verses about hadad. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on hadad, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 12 key verses about hadad spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about hadad are there?
There are 12 key Bible verses about hadad compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about hadad?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about hadad is Genesis 25:15 — "Hadar, and Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah: Hadar: or, Hadad"
Where in the Bible does it talk about hadad?
Hadad is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 12 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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