Matred
מַטְרֵד/MAY-tred/
“Pushing forward or expulsion”
Summary
Matred was the daughter of Mezahab and mother of Mehetabel, who became the wife of Hadar (or Hadad), one of the kings of Edom.
☩Identity
Matred appears in the genealogies of the Edomite kings as the mother of Mehetabel and daughter of Mezahab. Her daughter Mehetabel married Hadar (called Hadad in Chronicles), who was the last named of the Edomite kings before the establishment of Israel's monarchy. Some ancient versions designate Matred as male, but the Hebrew text indicates she was the daughter of Mezahab.
Key verses:Genesis 36:391 Chronicles 1:50
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Matred," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Matred," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 3.James Orr (ed.), "Matred," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).