An Edomite king during the time of Israel’s united kingdom and adversary of King Solomon.
About Hadad
4. Prince of the royal house of Edom who fled to Egypt after David and Joab conquered Edom and occupied the land. He grew up in Egypt and gained favor with the pharaoh, who gave him his sister-in-law as a wife. Later, when David was dead, he desired to return to Edom and lead a revolt against Solomon (1 Kgs 11:14–25). Some scholars have identified him with #3 above.
Family Relationships
- Partner
- Sister of Tahpenes
- Child
- Genubath
Key References
Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.
But Hadad, still just a young boy, had fled to Egypt, along with some Edomites who were servants of his father.
Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel.
All Scripture References (5)
1 Kings (5)
Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom.
But Hadad, still just a young boy, had fled to Egypt, along with some Edomites who were servants of his father.
There Hadad found such great favor in the sight of Pharaoh that he gave to him in marriage the sister of Queen Tahpenes, his own wife.
When Hadad heard in Egypt that David had rested with his fathers and that Joab, the commander of the army, was dead, he said to Pharaoh, “Let me go, that I may return to my own country.”
Rezon was Israel’s enemy throughout the days of Solomon, adding to the trouble caused by Hadad. So Rezon ruled over Aram with hostility toward Israel.