1 Chronicles 1:50
And 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.
And when Baalhanan {H1177} was dead {H4191}, Hadad {H1908} reigned {H4427} in his stead: and the name {H8034} of his city {H5892} was Pai {H6464}; and his wife's {H802} name {H8034} was Mehetabel {H4105}, the daughter {H1323} of Matred {H4308}, the daughter {H1323} of Mezahab {H4314}.
After Ba'al-Hanan died, Hadad took his place as king; the name of his city was Pa'i; his wife's name was M'heitav'el the daughter of Matred the daughter of Mei-Zahav.
When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
And Baal-hanan died, and 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 Me-zahab.
Cross-References
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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.
Commentary
This verse is part of the lengthy genealogies found at the beginning of 1 Chronicles, which trace lineage from Adam through the patriarchs and various nations, leading up to the tribes of Israel.
Context
Specifically, 1 Chronicles 1:43-54 lists the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before there was a king over the children of Israel. This verse continues that list, naming Hadad as the successor to Baalhanan. Edom was a nation descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob (Israel).
Significance
The inclusion of this detailed list of Edomite kings, complete with names, cities, and even a wife's lineage, demonstrates the Chronicler's commitment to providing a comprehensive historical record. It acknowledges the existence and succession of rulers in surrounding nations as part of the broader historical landscape, highlighting God's sovereignty over all peoples and nations, not just Israel. It also serves as a historical marker before the focus shifts entirely to the lineage and history of Israel.
Cross-reference
This list of Edomite kings is also found in Genesis 36:31-43. Verse 50 corresponds to Genesis 36:39, though with a slight variation in the spelling of the city name (Pai in Chronicles vs. Pau in Genesis).
Reflection
While a list of ancient kings in a foreign land might seem obscure, its presence in Scripture reminds us that God's plan encompasses all of history and all nations. Even seemingly minor historical details have their place in the divine record.
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