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Matred

Matred was the mother of Mehetabel, who became the wife of Hadad, a king of Edom. She appears in the genealogical records of Edom during the patriarchal period.

Overview

Matred is mentioned briefly in Scripture as the mother of Mehetabel, whose son-in-law Hadad ruled as king of Edom. While little is known about her personally, her inclusion in the genealogical records demonstrates the biblical importance of tracing family lineages, particularly among the nations surrounding Israel.

Key Scriptures

"Hadad died also. And Mehetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab, reigned in his stead." (Genesis 36:39, NASB)

"When Hadad died, Mehetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab, reigned in his place." (1 Chronicles 1:50, ESV)

Application

God's Word preserves historical records of all nations to demonstrate His sovereignty over all peoples and His attention to detail in recording history for future generations.

Scripture References 2
Genesis 36:39 1 Chronicles 1:50
Full Topical Reference List 2 total — Nave's Topical Bible

Mother of Mehetabel.

1 Chronicles 1:50 Genesis 36:39
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