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Genesis 36:39

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.

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Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 36:31-43

By degrees, it seems, the Edomites wormed out the Horites, obtained full possession of the country, and had a government of their own. 1. They were ruled by kings, who governed the whole country, and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Hadar Probably, as 1Ch 1:50 and some ancient authorities, Hadad. Possibly this Hadad II (see Gen 36:36) was the Hadadezer deposed by David (2Sa 8:3 ff.). Hadad III shook off the yoke of Israel (1Ki…

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