Genesis 36:39
Genesis 36:39 in Multiple Translations
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.
And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
And at the death of Baal-hanan, Hadar became king in his place; his chief town was named Pau, and his wife's name was Mehetabel; she was the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
When Baal-hanan, son of Achbor, died, Hadad took over as king. The name of his town was Pau, and his wife's name was Mehetabel, daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab.
And after the death of Baal-hanan the sonne of Achbor, Hadad reigned in his stead, and the name of his citie was Pau: and his wiues name Mehetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
and Baal-hanan son of Achbor dieth, and reign in his stead doth Hadar, and the name of his city [is] Pau; and his wife's name [is] Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab.
Baal Hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his place. The name of his city was Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
And Baal-hanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab.
This man also being dead, Adar reigned in his place, and the name of his city was Phau: and his wife was called Meetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezaab.
When Achbor’s son Baal-Hanan died, Hadad became king. The city where he lived was named Pau. His wife’s name was Mehetabel. She was the daughter of Matred, who was the daughter of Me-Zahab.
Baal-Hanan died, and then a man called Hadad became the big boss. He lived in a town called Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel. She was the daughter of Matred and the grand-daughter of Mezahab.
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Genesis 36:39 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּמָת֮
בַּ֣עַל
חָנָ֣ן
בֶּן
עַכְבּוֹר֒
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֤ךְ
תַּחְתָּי/ו֙
הֲדַ֔ר
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
עִיר֖/וֹ
פָּ֑עוּ
וְ/שֵׁ֨ם
אִשְׁתּ֤/וֹ
מְהֵֽיטַבְאֵל֙
בַּת
מַטְרֵ֔ד
בַּ֖ת
מֵ֥י
זָהָֽב
וַ/יָּמָת֮
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בַּ֣עַל
Baʻal Chânân
H1177
Baal-hanan
N-proper
חָנָ֣ן
Baʻal Chânân
H1177
Baal-hanan
N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עַכְבּוֹר֒
ʻAkbôwr
H5907
Achbor
N-proper
וַ/יִּמְלֹ֤ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
תַּחְתָּי/ו֙
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
הֲדַ֔ר
Hădar
H1924
Hadar
N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
עִיר֖/וֹ
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fs | Suff
פָּ֑עוּ
Pâʻûw
H6464
Pau
N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֨ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
אִשְׁתּ֤/וֹ
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs | Suff
מְהֵֽיטַבְאֵל֙
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 — Genesis 36:39
וַ/יָּמָת֮
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.
חָנָ֣ן
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.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עַכְבּוֹר֒
ʻAkbôwr
H5907
"Achbor"
N-proper
Achbor was the name of several men in the Bible, including a son of Micaiah and a father of Elnathan, who lived during the time of King Josiah of Judah. The name means mouse and is mentioned in 2 Kings 22:12 and 2 Chronicles 34:20.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.22.12; son of: Micaiah (H4320); father of: Elnathan (H0494K); also called Abdon at 2Ch.34.20; Also named: av.don (עַבְדּוֹן "Abdon" H5658K) § Achbor = "mouse" 1) father of king Baal-hanan of Edom 2) son of Michaiah and contemporary of king Josiah of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: Achbor. See also: Genesis 36:38; 2 Kings 22:14; Jeremiah 26:22.
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.
הֲדַ֔ר
Hădar
H1924
"Hadar"
N-proper
Hadar was an Edomite, a man who lived during the time of the Patriarchs, and is mentioned in Genesis 36. He was married to Mehetabel and was also known as Hadad. His name means honor.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.36.39; married to Mehetabel (H4105); also called Hadar at Gen.36.39; Another name of ha.dad (הֲדַד "Hadad" H1908H) § Hadar = "honour" an Edomite king
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hadar. See also: Genesis 36:39.
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.
פָּ֑עוּ
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.
מְהֵֽיטַבְאֵל֙
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 — Genesis 36:39
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- Genesis 36:39 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:39
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:39
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:39
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:39
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:39
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:39
- Sermons on Genesis 36:39
Context — The Kings of Edom
37When Samlah died, Shaul from Rehoboth on the Euphrates reigned in his place.
38When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place.
39When 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.
40These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, 41Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 15:15 | Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away, |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 1:50 | 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. |
Genesis 36:39 Summary
Genesis 36:39 tells us about the death of Baal-hanan, one of the kings of Edom, and the beginning of Hadad's reign. Hadad's city was named Pau, and his wife was Mehetabel, who came from a family with a rich history, as seen in other biblical accounts such as Genesis 25:1-4. This verse reminds us that God is in control of all things, including the rise and fall of leaders, as seen in (Romans 13:1) and (Proverbs 21:1). By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can find peace and wisdom in the midst of change and uncertainty, just as the biblical authors did when recording the histories of kings and nations, such as in (1 Kings 14:31) and (2 Samuel 1:1-16).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Baal-hanan son of Achbor and why is his death mentioned in Genesis 36:39?
Baal-hanan son of Achbor was one of the kings of Edom, as listed in Genesis 36:31-43, and his death is mentioned to provide a record of the succession of kings in Edom, similar to the way the deaths and successions of kings are recorded in 1 Kings 14:31 and 1 Kings 15:24.
What can we learn from the fact that Hadad's city was named Pau and his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred?
The fact that Hadad's city was named Pau and his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred provides insight into the cultural and family backgrounds of the kings of Edom, highlighting the importance of family and geography in shaping their identities, as seen in other biblical accounts such as Genesis 4:17 and Numbers 26:33.
How does the mention of Hadad's wife and her family background relate to the broader biblical narrative?
The mention of Hadad's wife and her family background serves as a reminder of the complex web of relationships and alliances that existed between different nations and families in the biblical world, as seen in other passages such as Genesis 25:1-4 and 1 Chronicles 1:32-33.
What significance does the death of Baal-hanan and the reign of Hadad hold in the context of Edom's history?
The death of Baal-hanan and the reign of Hadad mark a transition in Edom's leadership, highlighting the fragility of human life and the importance of succession, as seen in other biblical accounts such as 1 Samuel 31:1-13 and 2 Samuel 1:1-16.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from the way the Bible records the deaths and successions of kings, and how can I apply this to my own life and relationships?
- How do the cultural and family backgrounds of the kings of Edom, as mentioned in Genesis 36:39, influence my understanding of their roles in the biblical narrative?
- What does the mention of Hadad's wife and her family background reveal about the importance of family and relationships in the biblical world, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty over the rise and fall of leaders, as seen in the account of Hadad's reign in Genesis 36:39, and how can I pray for wisdom and discernment in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 36:39
And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died,.... About A. M. 2367. and Hadar reigned in his stead; the last of the Horite kings, when an end was put to this monarchy by the united families of Seir and Esau,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 36:39
And Baalhanan the son of Achbor died, and Hadar reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Hadar - or Hadad (1 Chronicles 1:50-51).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 36:39
Either Matred was the father, and Mezahab the mother; or Matred was the mother, and Mezahab the grandmother.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 36:39
(39) Hadar.—He is more correctly called Hadad in the Samaritan text here, and in the Hebrew also in 1 Chronicles 1:50. The two letters r and d are in Hebrew so much alike, that they are repeatedly confused with one another. As we have already observed (see Note on Genesis 36:1) he was probably alive when this catalogue of kings was drawn up.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 36:39
39. Hadar] Probably, as 1 Chronicles 1:50 and some ancient authorities, Hadad. Possibly this Hadad II (see Genesis 36:35) was the Hadadezer deposed by David (2 Samuel 8:3 ff.). Hadad III shook off the yoke of Israel (1 Kings 11:21 ff.; cf. Genesis 27:40). Pau] In 1 Chronicles 1:50, Pai. LXX reads Öüãùñ = Peor, cf. Numbers 23:28. Mehetabel] = “El does good,” a proper name occurring in Nehemiah 6:10. These names shew how close was the similarity between the languages of the Edomites and the Israelites.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 36:39
THE KINGS OF EDOM, Genesis 36:31-39. How a monarchy arose among the Edomites we are not told, but it is noticeable that of the eight kings here mentioned, not one is said to have succeeded to his father.
Sermons on Genesis 36:39
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Week of Meetings 06 Christ the Nazarene by David Clifford | In this sermon, the preacher begins by discussing the importance of working together in pairs, as exemplified by Jesus sending out his disciples two by two. He then goes on to desc |