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Matred

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(shoving). Mother of Mehetabel (Gen. 36:39³⁹And Baal-hanan 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. (Genesis 36:39)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Mother of Mehetabel the wife of Hadad, or Hadar, king of Edom (Gen. 36:39³⁹And Baal-hanan 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. (Genesis 36:39); 1 Chron. 1:50⁵⁰And 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. (1 Chronicles 1:50)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:

Number:

4308 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Transliteration:

Matred

Phonic:

mat-rade’

Meaning:

from 2956; propulsive; Matred, an Edomitess

KJV Usage:

Matred

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

causing pursuit: continuing

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Trouble; propelling; wand of government:―mother of Mehetabel, Gen. 36:39. {Molestia}