Overview
The Bible addresses hadad across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Pharaoh, Edomites, the, Paran and Queen. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joab, David and Solomon.
Key Bible verses about hadad
Old Testament
1 Kings
And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.
For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;
(For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:)
That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad being yet a little child.
And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran: and they took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, unto Pharaoh king of Egypt; which gave him an house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land.
And 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.
And the sister of Tahpenes bare him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house: and Genubath was in Pharaoh's household among the sons of Pharaoh.
And 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
Then Pharaoh said unto him, But what hast thou lacked with me, that, behold, thou seekest to go to thine own country? And he answered, Nothing: howbeit let me go in any wise. Nothing: Heb. Not
People in the Bible and hadad
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying hadad for yourself
- Begin with 1 Kings 11:14, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Consider the lives of Joab, David and Solomon and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Pharaoh, Edomites, the, Paran and Queen.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about hadad?
The Bible addresses hadad across 9 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in 1 Kings. Closely related themes include Pharaoh, Edomites, the, Paran and Queen. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Joab, David and Solomon.
How many Bible verses are about hadad?
The Bible references hadad in 9 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention hadad?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is 1 Kings 11:14: “And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he was of the king's seed in Edom.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with hadad?
Joab, David and Solomon.
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