Matred

MATRED ma'-tred (maTredh, "expulsion"):

The mother of Mehetabel, wife of Hadar, one of the kings of Edom (Genesis 36:39; 1 Chronicles 1:50, "Hadad"). The Septuagint and Peshitta designate Matred as male, i.e. as son of Mezahab instead of daughter.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'MATRED'".  "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia".  1915.