Overview
Mehetabel appears in the biblical genealogies of Edom as the wife of Hadad (also called Hadar), one of Edom's kings. Her name means "God is doing good" or "whom God benefits." While Scripture provides minimal detail about her life, her inclusion in the genealogical record demonstrates the importance of family lineage in biblical history.
Key Scriptures
"Hadad died also. And Samah of Masrekah reigned in his place. Hadad reigned in Avith. Mehetabel the daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab, reigned after him." (Genesis 36:39, NASB)
"Hadad died also. And Samah of Masrekah reigned in his place. Hadad died also. And Mehetabel the daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab, reigned after him." (1 Chronicles 1:50, NASB)
Application
Mehetabel's brief biblical mention reminds us that God records and values every person's place in His redemptive history, whether their story receives extensive detail or simply acknowledges their existence.