Mehetabel
מְהֵיטַבְאֵל/meh-HET-uh-bel/
“Whom God makes happy”
Summary
Mehetabel was the wife of Hadad (or Hadar), the last named of the early kings of Edom before Israel had a king.
☩Identity
Mehetabel was the daughter of Matred and wife of Hadad, who reigned as king of Edom from the city of Pai (or Pau). Her name means 'whom God makes happy' or 'blessed by God.' She is the only queen mentioned by name in the list of Edomite kings, suggesting that her lineage may have been particularly distinguished or that her marriage carried special political significance. The genealogical notice places her in the period before the rise of the Israelite monarchy, probably around 1619 BC.
Key verses:Genesis 36:391 Chronicles 1:50
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Mehetabel," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VI (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Mehetabel; Mehetabeel," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).