New International Version When Baal-Hanan died, Hadad succeeded him as king. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab. New Living Translation When Baal-hanan died, Hadad became king in his place and ruled from the city of Pau. His wife was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Me-zahab. English Standard Version Baal-hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place, the name of his city being Pai; and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Berean Standard Bible 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. Berean Literal Bible And Baal-hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Pau, and the name of His wife was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. King James Bible And when Baalhanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. New King James Version And when Baal-Hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pai. His wife’s name was Mehetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. New American Standard Bible When Baal-hanan died, Hadad became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pai, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. NASB 1995 When Baal-hanan died, Hadad became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pai, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. NASB 1977 When Baal-hanan died, Hadad became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pai, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Legacy Standard Bible Then Baal-hanan died, and Hadad became king in his place; and the name of his city was Pai, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. Amplified Bible When Baal-hanan died, Hadad [II] became king in his place; the name of his city was Pai; his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Berean Annotated Bible When Baal-hanan (Baal is gracious) died, Hadad (mighty) reigned in his place. His city was named Pau [Pai], and his wife’s name was Mehetabel (favored of God) daughter of Matred (pushing forward), the daughter of Me-zahab (waters of gold). Christian Standard Bible When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place. Hadad’s city was named Pai, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Baal-hanan died, Hadad ruled in his place. Hadad’s city was named Pai, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. American Standard Version And Baal-hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his stead; and the name of his city was Pai: and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab. Contemporary English Version After Baal Hanan's death, Hadad ruled from Pai. His wife was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Mezahab. English Revised Version And Baal-hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his stead; and the name of his city was Pai: and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab. GOD'S WORD® Translation After Baal Hanan died, Hadad succeeded him as king, and the name of his [capital] city was Pai. His wife's name was Mehetabel, daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Mezahab. International Standard Version After Baal-hanan died, Hadad succeeded him. His city was named Pai, and his wife's name was Mehetabel. She was the daughter of Matred, who was the daughter of Me-zahab. NET Bible When Baal-Hanan died, Hadad succeeded him; the name of his city was Pai. His wife was Mehetabel, daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-Zahab. New Heart English Bible Baal Hanan died, and Hadad son of Bedad reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pau; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab. Webster's Bible Translation And when Baal-hanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen 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. World English Bible Baal Hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place; and the name of his city was Pai. His wife’s name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Ba‘al-Hanan dies, and Hadad reigns in his stead, and the name of his city [is] Pai, and the name of his wife [is] Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-Zahab; Hadad also dies. Berean Literal Bible And Baal-hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Pau, and the name of His wife was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. Young's Literal Translation and Baal-Hanan dieth, and reign in his stead doth Hadad, and the name of his city is Pai, and the name of his wife is Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-Zahab; Hadad also dieth. Smith's Literal Translation And Baal-Hanan will die, and Hadad will reign in his stead: and the name of his city Pai; and the name of his wife was Mehetabel, daughter of Matred, daughter of Mezahab. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe also died, and Adad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Phau, and his wife was called Meetabel the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezaab. Catholic Public Domain Version Then he too died, and Hadar reigned in his place. And the name of his city was Pau. And his wife was called Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. New American Bible Baalhanan died and Hadad succeeded him as king. The name of his city was Pai, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel. She was the daughter of Matred, who was the daughter of Mezahab. New Revised Standard Version When Baal-hanan died, Hadad succeeded him; the name of his city was Pai, and his wife’s name Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when Baal-hanan died, Hedad reigned in his stead; and the name of his city was Pao; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Belkhnanen son of Abkur died, and after him Hadad became king, and the name of his city, Pau, and the name of his wife, Mahtwael, daughter of Matreed, son of Mizaheb; and Hadad died. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Baal-hanan died, and Hadad reigned in his stead; and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Balaennor died, and Adad son of Barad reigned in his stead; and the name of his city was Phogor. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Rulers of Edom…49When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place. 50When 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. 51Then Hadad died. Now the chiefs of Edom were Timna, Alvah, Jetheth,… Cross References When Baal-hanan died, Genesis 36:38 When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor reigned in his place. Genesis 36:31 These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Deuteronomy 2:4-5 and command the people: ‘You will pass through the territory of your brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. They will be afraid of you, so you must be very careful. / Do not provoke them, for I will not give you any of their land, not even a footprint, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau as his possession. Hadad reigned in his place. Genesis 36:39 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. 1 Kings 11:14 Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom. 1 Kings 11:17 But Hadad, still just a young boy, had fled to Egypt, along with some Edomites who were servants of his father. His city was named Pau, Deuteronomy 2:8 So we passed by our brothers, the descendants of Esau, who live in Seir. We turned away from the Arabah road, which comes up from Elath and Ezion-geber, and traveled along the road of the Wilderness of Moab. Ezekiel 35:15 As you rejoiced when the inheritance of the house of Israel became desolate, so will I do to you. You will become a desolation, O Mount Seir, and so will all of Edom. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Jeremiah 49:7 Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, Genesis 36:2-3 Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan: Adah daughter of Elon the Hittite, Oholibamah daughter of Anah and granddaughter of Zibeon the Hivite, / and Basemath daughter of Ishmael and sister of Nebaioth. Genesis 36:12 Additionally, Timna, a concubine of Esau’s son Eliphaz, gave birth to Amalek. These are the grandsons of Esau’s wife Adah. Genesis 36:40 These are the names of Esau’s chiefs, according to their families and regions, by their names: Chiefs Timna, Alvah, Jetheth, the daughter of Me-zahab. Genesis 36:41-43 Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon, / Kenaz, Teman, Mibzar, / Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. Esau was the father of the Edomites. Malachi 1:2-4 “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” / Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever. Obadiah 1:1 This is the vision of Obadiah: This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom—We have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent among the nations to say, “Rise up, and let us go to battle against her!”— 1 Chronicles 1:43-54 These are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites: Bela son of Beor. His city was named Dinhabah. / When Bela died, Jobab son of Zerah from Bozrah reigned in his place. / When Jobab died, Husham from the land of the Temanites reigned in his place. … Treasury of Scripture And when Baalhanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the daughter of Mezahab. Hadad. 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. Pai. 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. Pau. Jump to Previous Baal Baalhanan Baal-Hanan Ba'al-Ha'nan City Daughter Dead Death Died Dieth Hadad Hanan Matred Mehetabel Mehet'abel Mezahab Me'zahab Pau Reign Reigned Stead Succeeded Wife Wife'sJump to Next Baal Baalhanan Baal-Hanan Ba'al-Ha'nan City Daughter Dead Death Died Dieth Hadad Hanan Matred Mehetabel Mehet'abel Mezahab Me'zahab Pau Reign Reigned Stead Succeeded Wife Wife's1 Chronicles 1 1. Adam's line to Noah.5. The sons of Japheth. 8. The sons of Ham. 17. The sons of Shem. 24. Shem's line to Abraham. 29. Ishmael's sons. 32. The sons of Keturah. 34. The posterity of Abraham by Esau. 38. The sons of Seir. 43. The kings of Edom. 51. The dukes of Edom. When Baal-hanan died, Baal-hanan’s death ended another Edomite reign in the generations descended from Esau. His name reflects the religious environment of the surrounding nations, where Baal was widely honored, yet the genealogy records Edom’s rulers under the sovereign oversight of the God of Israel. Gen 36:38 When Shaul died, Baal-hanan son of Achbor… Hadad reigned in his place. Hadad succeeded to the throne of Edom, continuing the succession of kings who ruled before Israel had a king (1 Chronicles 1:43). Although Hadad was also the name of a prominent storm-god among neighboring peoples, the record presents him as a historical ruler whose reign belonged within God’s unfolding account of Esau’s descendants. Gen 36:39 When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadad reigned… His city was named Pau, Pau, called Pai in Genesis 36:39, served as Hadad’s royal city. The named capital indicates an organized kingdom with established centers of authority in Edom, south and southeast of Judah. Deu 2:8 So we passed by our brothers, the descendants of Esau,… and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, Mehetabel’s inclusion identifies the royal household and preserves the family connections associated with Hadad’s reign. Mehetabel’s name means “God makes happy.” Marriage alliances often strengthened political relationships among the clans and cities of Edom. Gen 36:2-3 Esau took his wives from the daughters of Canaan:… the daughter of Me-zahab. Me-zahab’s name preserves a further generation of Mehetabel’s family line. Such details affirm the historical character of Edom’s royal succession and show that God’s providence extends over nations beyond Israel while preserving His covenant purposes through the line of Jacob. Gen 36:41-43 Oholibamah, Elah, Pinon,… Persons / Places / Events 1. Baal-hananA king mentioned in the genealogies of Edom, who reigned before Hadad. His name suggests a connection to the Canaanite god Baal, indicating the syncretism present in Edom. 2. Hadad Successor to Baal-hanan as king. Hadad is a name associated with a storm god in ancient Near Eastern cultures, reflecting the influence of surrounding nations on Edom. 3. Pai The city over which Hadad reigned. Its exact location is uncertain, but it is significant as the center of Hadad's rule. 4. Mehetabel The wife of Hadad, whose lineage is noted, indicating the importance of family connections and heritage. 5. Matred and Me-zahab Ancestors of Mehetabel, highlighting the genealogical record that is a key feature of 1 Chronicles. Teaching Points The Importance of GenealogyThe genealogies in 1 Chronicles remind us of the importance of heritage and the continuity of God's plan through generations. Understanding our spiritual heritage can strengthen our faith and identity in Christ. Influence of Culture The names and titles in this passage reflect the cultural influences on Edom. As Christians, we must be aware of how cultural influences can shape our beliefs and practices, ensuring they align with biblical truth. Leadership and Legacy The transition of power from Baal-hanan to Hadad highlights the importance of leadership and the legacy we leave. As believers, we are called to lead with integrity and leave a legacy of faith. God's Sovereignty in History The detailed records of kings and their reigns demonstrate God's sovereignty over history. Despite human failings and cultural influences, God's purposes prevail. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 1:50?2. How does 1 Chronicles 1:50 highlight God's sovereignty in leadership transitions? 3. What lessons can we learn from Hadad's reign mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:50? 4. How does 1 Chronicles 1:50 connect to God's promises to Israel's ancestors? 5. How can we apply the leadership changes in 1 Chronicles 1:50 to our lives? 6. What does 1 Chronicles 1:50 teach about God's faithfulness in fulfilling His plans? 7. What is the significance of Hadad's reign in 1 Chronicles 1:50 for biblical history? 8. How does 1 Chronicles 1:50 fit into the genealogical context of Chronicles? 9. Why is Hadad's wife, Mehetabel, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 1:50? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 1? What Does 1 Chronicles 1:50 Mean When Baal-hanan died• “When Baal-hanan died” (1 Chron 1:50) reminds us that every earthly ruler is subject to the God-ordained cycle of life and death (Genesis 36:38; 1 Samuel 2:6; Hebrews 9:27). • The Chronicler’s concise notice of Baal-hanan’s death underlines Scripture’s consistent message that human glory fades, yet the Lord’s purposes stand (Psalm 90:10; Isaiah 40:6-8). Hadad reigned in his place • Succession occurs without pause: “Hadad reigned in his place.” God sovereignly oversees the rise and fall of nations, even those outside Israel such as Edom (Genesis 25:23; Proverbs 21:1; Acts 17:26). • Edom’s line of kings listed in Genesis 36:31-39 and repeated here shows that the Lord kept His word to Esau by granting him a nation (Deuteronomy 2:12), while still directing redemptive history toward Israel (Romans 9:12-13). His city was named Pau • Identifying Hadad’s seat of power—“His city was named Pau”—anchors the narrative in real geography. Such detail confirms the historical trustworthiness of the text (Joshua 21:12; 1 Kings 9:15). • Though Pau’s exact location is uncertain today, its mention testifies that God works within specific times and places, not myth or abstraction (Luke 2:1-7). His wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab • Scripture honors Hadad’s wife by name: “Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.” Including female lineage highlights the value God places on women within His covenant purposes (Genesis 36:39; Ruth 4:13-17; 1 Peter 3:7). • The triple-generation reference (“Mehetabel…daughter of Matred…daughter of Me-zahab”) roots this queen firmly in history and family, mirroring genealogical care seen later in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38. summary 1 Chronicles 1:50 records a simple transition of power in Edom, yet each phrase affirms Scripture’s larger themes: human mortality, God’s sovereign ordering of rulers, the factual grounding of biblical history, and the enduring worth God assigns to every person named in His Word. (50) Baal-hanan.—Some MSS. have “ben Achbor,” as in Genesis 36:39; so in 1Chronicles 1:51. “Alvah,” of Genesis, is more correct than our “Aliah.” The Hebrew margin reads “Alvah” (Alwah).Pai.—Many MSS. have “Pau,” the reading of Gen., which is right. Hadar (Genesis 36:39), on the other hand, is probably a mistake for Hadad. Mehetabel.—El benefiteth. Perhaps Mehetabel was an Israelite, as no other queen of Edom is mentioned. But her name is Aramean. Hebrew When Baal-hananחָנָ֔ן (ḥā·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1177: Baal-hanan -- 'Baal is gracious', a king of Edom, also an Israelite died, וַיָּ֙מָת֙ (way·yā·māṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Hadad הֲדַ֔ד (hă·ḏaḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1908: Hadad -- three Edomites reigned וַיִּמְלֹ֤ךְ (way·yim·lōḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel in his place. תַּחְתָּיו֙ (taḥ·tāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of His city עִיר֖וֹ (‘î·rōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement was named וְשֵׁ֥ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name Pau, פָּ֑עִי (pā·‘î) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6464: Pai -- a place in Edom and his wife’s אִשְׁתּ֤וֹ (’iš·tōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female name וְשֵׁ֨ם (wə·šêm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8034: A name was Mehetabel מְהֵיטַבְאֵל֙ (mə·hê·ṭaḇ·’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4105: Mehetabel -- 'God benefits', wife of an Edomite king, also an ancestor of the false prophet Shemaiah daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Matred, מַטְרֵ֔ד (maṭ·rêḏ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4308: Matred -- an Edomite woman the daughter בַּ֖ת (baṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Me-zahab. זָהָֽב׃ (zā·hāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4314: Mezahab -- an Edomite Additonal Resources 1 Chronicles 1:50 Blue Letter Bible1 Chronicles 1:50 Bible Gateway 1 Chronicles 1:50 Bible.com 1 Chronicles 1:50 NIV |
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