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1 Chronicles 1

1 Chronicles 1:50

The Kings of Edom · 1 Chronicles 1:43–54
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And Baal-hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Pau, and the name of His wife was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab.
Latin
Sed et hic mortuus est, et regnavit pro eo Adad: cujus urbis nomen fuit Phau, et appellata est uxor ejus Meetabel filia Matred filiæ Mezaab.

Original

Hebrew
English
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.

Notes

1 Chronicles 1:34–2:2

Isaac’s genealogy first lists Esau's descendants (1 Chronicles 1:35–54) and then continues with Israel. The history of Edom is divided into three parts:

This arrangement follows Genesis 36.

1 Chronicles 1:1–2:2

The Chronicler starts by showing Israel's place among the nations. He traces their ancestry from Adam to Jacob, using information from Genesis.

Theme notes and profiles

Ancestors of Jesus

Parallels

Genesis 36:31–43

People

Baal-hanan: A king of Edom Hadad: The last king of Edom before Israelite rule Matred: Mother of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, king of Edom Mehetabel: Wife of Hadar, king of Edom Mezahab: Grandfather of Mehetabel, wife of Edomite king Hadar

Places

Pau: A city in Edom

Glossary

Baal-Hanan Chronicles, Books of First and Second Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Genealogy Genealogy of Jesus Christ Hadad Kenaz Matred Mehetabel Mezahab Pai Teman (Person) Timna (Person) Zemarites

Topics

Baal-Hanan: A King of Edom Edomites: Kings of Genealogy of Esau Hadad: Successor of Baal-Hanan, King of Edom King: Not Hereditary Matred: Mother of Mehetabel Mehetabel: Wife of Hadar Mezahab: Grandfather of Mehetabel Pai: A City in Edom Pau: A City of Edom Shem: Descendants of