Strong's H1908 · Hebrew
הֲדַד
Hădad · /had-ad'/
Definition
Hadad, the name of an idol, and of several kings of Edom
KJV: Hadad.
Root / derivation: probably of foreign origin (compare H111 (אֲדַד));
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered הֲדַד across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
1 Kings5 verses
And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.
1 Kings 11:17That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad being yet a little child.
1 Kings 11:19And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.
1 Kings 11:21And when Hadad heard in Egypt that David slept with his fathers, and that Joab the captain of the host was dead, Hadad said to Pharaoh, Let me depart, that I may go to mine own country. Let: Heb. Send me away
1 Kings 11:25And he was an adversary to Israel all the days of Solomon, beside the mischief that Hadad did: and he abhorred Israel, and reigned over Syria.
1 Chronicles4 verses
And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of Bedad, which smote Midian in the field of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith.
1 Chronicles 1:47And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead.
1 Chronicles 1:50And 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: or, Hadar Pai: or, Pau
1 Chronicles 1:51Hadad died also. And the dukes of Edom were; duke Timnah, duke Aliah, duke Jetheth,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1908 (Hădad) mean?
Hadad, the name of an idol, and of several kings of Edom
How many times does H1908 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1908 (הֲדַד) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Hadad.”
How is Hădad translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1908 is rendered as “Hadad” (12×).
Where does the Hebrew word הֲדַד come from?
probably of foreign origin (compare H111 (אֲדַד));