Mehetabel
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Mehetabel in the Bible?
Mehetabel was a woman identified in the Hebrew Bible as the wife of Hadad, a king of Edom. She is mentioned within the genealogical records of the Edomite monarchy.
SIGNIFICANCE
Her mention provides insight into the kinship structures and royal lineages of the Edomites as recorded in ancient Near Eastern texts.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Mehetabel reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Mehetabel in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Mehetabel clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Mehetabel." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/mehetabel/