1 Chronicles 1:50
1 Chronicles 1:50 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
And Baal-hanan died, and 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 Me-zahab.
And at the death of Baal-hanan, Hadad became king in his place; his town was named Pai, and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
When Baal-Hanan died, Hadad took over as king. The name of his city was Pau. The name of his wife was Mehetabel, daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab.
And Baal-hanan dyed, and Hadad reigned in his stead, and the name of his citie was Pai, and his wiues name Mehetabel the daughter of Matred the daughter of Mezahab.
and Baal-Hanan dieth, and reign in his stead doth Hadad, and the name of his city [is] Pai, and the name of his wife [is] Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-Zahab; Hadad also dieth.
Baal Hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pai. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
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.
He also died, and Adad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Phau, and his wife was called Meetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezaab.
When Baal-Hanan died, Hadad became the king. He was from Pau city. His wife’s name was Mehetabel; she was the daughter of Matred and the granddaughter of Me-Zahab.
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1 Chronicles 1:50 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֨מָת֙
בַּ֣עַל
חָנָ֔ן
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֤ךְ
תַּחְתָּי/ו֙
הֲדַ֔ד
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
עִיר֖/וֹ
פָּ֑עִי
וְ/שֵׁ֨ם
אִשְׁתּ֤/וֹ
מְהֵיטַבְאֵל֙
בַּת
מַטְרֵ֔ד
בַּ֖ת
מֵ֥י
זָהָֽב
וַ/יָּ֨מָת֙
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בַּ֣עַל
Baʻal Chânân
H1177
Baal-hanan
N-proper
חָנָ֔ן
Baʻal Chânân
H1177
Baal-hanan
N-proper
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֤ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
תַּחְתָּי/ו֙
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
הֲדַ֔ד
Hădad
H1908
Hadad
N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
עִיר֖/וֹ
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs | Suff
פָּ֑עִי
Pâʻûw
H6464
Pau
N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֨ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
אִשְׁתּ֤/וֹ
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs | Suff
מְהֵיטַבְאֵל֙
Mᵉhêyṭabʼêl
H4105
Mehetabel
N-proper
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
מַטְרֵ֔ד
Maṭrêd
H4308
Matred
N-proper
בַּ֖ת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
מֵ֥י
Mêy Zâhâb
H4314
Mezahab
N-proper
זָהָֽב
Mêy Zâhâb
H4314
Mezahab
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 1:50
וַ/יָּ֨מָת֙
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
בַּ֣עַל
Baʻal Chânân
H1177
"Baal-hanan"
N-proper
Baal-hanan means 'Baal is gracious', the name of an Edomite king and an Israelite officer of David, who oversaw olive and sycamore plantations, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:28.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.28 § Baal-hanan = "Baal is gracious" 1) an early king of Edom 2) one of David's officers, a Gederite, who had the superintendence of his olive and sycamore plantations
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Baal-hanan. See also: Genesis 36:38; 1 Chronicles 1:49; 1 Chronicles 27:28.
חָנָ֔ן
Baʻal Chânân
H1177
"Baal-hanan"
N-proper
Baal-hanan means 'Baal is gracious', the name of an Edomite king and an Israelite officer of David, who oversaw olive and sycamore plantations, as seen in 1 Chronicles 27:28.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.28 § Baal-hanan = "Baal is gracious" 1) an early king of Edom 2) one of David's officers, a Gederite, who had the superintendence of his olive and sycamore plantations
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Baal-hanan. See also: Genesis 36:38; 1 Chronicles 1:49; 1 Chronicles 27:28.
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֤ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
תַּחְתָּי/ו֙
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
הֲדַ֔ד
Hădad
H1908
"Hadad"
N-proper
Hadad was the name of an idol and several kings of Edom, including one who married an Egyptian woman and had a son named Genubath. The name means mighty.
Definition: A man of the Egyptians living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.11.14; married to sister_of_Tahpenes (H8472I); father of: Genubath (H1592) Also named: a.dad (אֲדַד "Hadad" H0111) § Hadad = "mighty" 1) son of Ishmael 2) a king of Edom who gained an important victory over the Midianites on the field of Moab 3) another king of Edom, with Pau for his capital 4) a member of the royal house of Edom who escaped the massacre under Joab and fled with a band of followers into Egypt; after David's death, he returned to his own country
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Hadad. See also: Genesis 36:35; 1 Kings 11:21; 1 Chronicles 1:51.
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
עִיר֖/וֹ
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
פָּ֑עִי
Pâʻûw
H6464
"Pau"
N-proper
Pau is a place in Edom, mentioned in the Bible as the capital of king Hadar. Its site is uncertain, but it is referred to as Pau or Pai. The name means 'bleating' in Hebrew.
Definition: § Pai or Pau = "bleating" the capital of king Hadar of Edom; site uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Pai, Pau. See also: Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50.
וְ/שֵׁ֨ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אִשְׁתּ֤/וֹ
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
מְהֵיטַבְאֵל֙
Mᵉhêyṭabʼêl
H4105
"Mehetabel"
N-proper
Mehetabel means favored of God and is the name of a man and woman in the Bible, including the father of a false prophet and the wife of an Edomite king. They are mentioned in Nehemiah 6:10. Mehetabel is a significant name in the context of the Exile and Return.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.6.10; father of: Delaiah (H1806J) § Mehetabeel or Mehetabel = "favoured of God" 1) the ancestor of Shemaiah, the false prophet who was hired against Nehemiah by Tobiah and Sanballat 2) the daughter of Matred and wife of king Hadad of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Mehetabeel, Mehetabel. See also: Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50; Nehemiah 6:10.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
מַטְרֵ֔ד
Maṭrêd
H4308
"Matred"
N-proper
Matred was an Edomite woman who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, mentioned in Genesis 36:39 as the daughter of Mezahab and mother of Mehetabel. She was part of the family of King Hadar of Edom. Her name means pushing forward.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.39; daughter of: Mezahab (H4314); mother of: Mehetabel (H4105) § Matred = "pushing forward" daughter of Mezahab and mother of Mehetabel, the wife of Hadar (Hadad) of Pau, king of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Matred. See also: Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50.
בַּ֖ת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
מֵ֥י
Mêy Zâhâb
H4314
"Mezahab"
N-proper
Mezahab, meaning waters of gold, was the name of an Edomite and the father of Matred. He is mentioned in Genesis 36:39 and is an ancestor of Mehetabel, who married Hadad, the last king of Edom. Mezahab's family is part of Edom's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.39; father of: Matred (H4308) § Mezahab = "waters of gold" father of Matred and grandfather of Mehetabel, the wife of Hadad, the last named king of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Mezahab. See also: Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50.
זָהָֽב
Mêy Zâhâb
H4314
"Mezahab"
N-proper
Mezahab, meaning waters of gold, was the name of an Edomite and the father of Matred. He is mentioned in Genesis 36:39 and is an ancestor of Mehetabel, who married Hadad, the last king of Edom. Mezahab's family is part of Edom's history.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.39; father of: Matred (H4308) § Mezahab = "waters of gold" father of Matred and grandfather of Mehetabel, the wife of Hadad, the last named king of Edom
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Mezahab. See also: Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 1:50
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- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:50
Context — The Kings of Edom
48When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.
49When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
50When 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.
51Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, 52Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
1 Chronicles 1:50 Summary
This verse tells us about a king named Hadad who ruled over Edom, and it mentions his city and his wife's name. It's a small detail, but it shows us that God is interested in every person and every nation, no matter how big or small, as we see in Acts 10:34-35 and Galatians 3:28. Just like God cared about the kings of Edom, He cares about us today, and we can trust in His love and sovereignty, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. As we read about these ancient kings, we can remember that our God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, as stated in Hebrews 13:8 and Psalm 102:27.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Hadad in the Bible?
Hadad was a king of Edom, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:50, and his reign is also referenced in 1 Kings 11:14-25, where he is described as an adversary of King Solomon of Israel.
What is the significance of the city of Pau in the Bible?
The city of Pau is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:50 as the city of King Hadad of Edom, but its significance is not fully understood, and it is not referenced elsewhere in the Bible, unlike other cities such as Jerusalem in 2 Samuel 5:6-12.
Who was Mehetabel, the wife of Hadad?
Mehetabel was the wife of King Hadad of Edom, and her family lineage is given in 1 Chronicles 1:50 as the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab, but she is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, unlike other biblical women such as Sarah in Genesis 11:29-31.
Why is the genealogy of Edom included in the Bible?
The genealogy of Edom is included in the Bible to show the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham and Isaac, as stated in Genesis 17:6 and Genesis 25:23, and to provide a historical context for the nation of Israel's interactions with its neighbors, as seen in 1 Kings 11:14-25 and Genesis 27:40.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the succession of kings in Edom, and how does it relate to God's sovereignty over all nations, as stated in Psalm 103:19 and Daniel 4:17?
- How does the mention of Hadad's wife and city provide insight into the culture and society of ancient Edom, and what can we learn from this about the importance of family and community, as emphasized in Ephesians 5:22-6:4 and Genesis 2:24?
- What role do the 'chiefs of Edom' play in the biblical narrative, and what can we infer about their relationship with King Hadad, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:51-52 and Genesis 36:40-43?
- How does the inclusion of this verse in the biblical record encourage us to trust in God's providence and care for all nations, as stated in Acts 17:26-27 and Psalm 22:28?
- What does this verse reveal about the character of God, who is concerned with the details of human history and the lives of all people, as seen in Matthew 10:29-31 and Psalm 139:1-6?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 1:50
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 1:43].
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:50
1 Chronicles 1:50 And when Baalhanan 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.Ver. 50. Baalhanan.] Or Hannibal.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:50
(50) Baal-hanan.—Some MSS. have “ben Achbor,” as in Genesis 36:39; so in 1 Chronicles 1:51. “Alvah,” of Genesis, is more correct than our “Aliah.” The Hebrew margin reads “Alvah” (Alwah). Pai.—Many MSS. have “Pau,” the reading of Gen., which is right. Hadar (Genesis 36:39), on the other hand, is probably a mistake for Hadad. Mehetabel.—El benefiteth. Perhaps Mehetabel was an Israelite, as no other queen of Edom is mentioned. But her name is Aramean.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 1:50
Verse 50. Daughter of Mezahab.] This word מי זהב mey zahab, is literally the golden waters; or What is gold? The Targumist paraphrases thus: "Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, was so earnest and diligent in business that she became immensely rich; but when she was converted, she said, What is this silver, and What is this gold? That is, They are of no real worth."
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 1:50
50. Hadad] As in 1 Chronicles 1:46; in Genesis 36:39, “Hadar.” 51a. Hadad died also] R.V. And Hadad died. The words are repeated by a copyist’s error from 1 Chronicles 1:47 (R.V. “And Hadad died,” as here); they are not found in Genesis.