Bible Dictionary

Bedad

People & Groups • Old Testament

Bedad was the father of Hadad, an early king of Edom. His name is recorded in the genealogies of Esau’s descendants.

Definition

Bedad, meaning “alone” or “solitary,” was the father of Hadad, an early king of Edom.

Bedad appears in the genealogical and royal records of Esau’s descendants, in the period before Israel had a king.

He is associated with the early kingship of Edom through his son Hadad. The supplied material gives no further information about his life.

Genesis 36:35 1 Chronicles 1:46

Smith's Bible Dictionary

(solitary), the father of Hadad king of Edom. (Genesis 36:35; 1 Chronicles 1:46) (B.C. before 1093.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)

<p>be'-dad (bedhadh, "alone"): Father of Hadad, king of Edom "before there reigned any king over the children of Israel" (Ge 36:35; 1Ch 1:46).</p>