Encyclopedia entry
Hadar
Disambiguation
The source enumerates 2 distinct subjects under Hadar. Jump to one below, or read in order.
Adod, brave(?).
Hadar (1)
#A son of Ishmael (Gen. 25:15); in 1 Chr. 1:30 written Hadad.
Hadar (2)
#One of the Edomitish kings (Gen. 36:39) about the time of Saul. Called also Hadad (1 Chr. 1:50, 51).
It is probable that in these cases Hadar may be an error simply of transcription for Hadad.
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
[Hadad]
In the Bible
2
Verses where Hadar is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- Genesis 25:15
Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah.
- Genesis 36:39
When Baal-hanan son of Achbor 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.
Scripture on Hadar
3
Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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