Hadad

King

An Edomite king and son of Bedad from Avith, who lived before the Israelite kingdom.

About Hadad

2. Edomite ruler, son of Bedad, who reigned before the Hebrew captivity in Egypt and who won an important victory over the Midianites in the plain of Moab (Gn 36:35–36; 1 Chr 1:46–47).

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Parents
Bedad

Key References

Genesis 36:35

When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.

Genesis 36:36

When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles 1:46

When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.

All Scripture References (4)

Genesis (2)
Genesis 36:35

When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.

Genesis 36:36

When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.

1 Chronicles (2)
1 Chronicles 1:46

When Husham died, Hadad son of Bedad, who defeated Midian in the country of Moab, reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Avith.

1 Chronicles 1:47

When Hadad died, Samlah from Masrekah reigned in his place.