Bible Dictionary
Hadar
Hadar was the name of an Ishmaelite son and of an Edomite king. In the parallel genealogical passages, the name appears as Hadad, and the difference is commonly regarded as a scribal variation.
Definition
Hadar is the name of an Ishmaelite son and of an Edomite king. In parallel genealogical passages the name appears as Hadad. The difference is probably a transcriptional variation.
Biblical Usage
Hadar is mentioned as an Ishmaelite son and as an Edomite king. The Edomite king lived about the time of Saul and is also called Hadad.
Historical Background
The name is associated with meanings such as “brave” or “Adod.” Its differing forms in the genealogical records may reflect copying or transcription.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Adod, brave(?). (1.) A son of Ishmael (Gen. 25:15); in 1 Chr. 1:30 written Hadad. (2.) One of the Edomitish kings (Gen. 36:39) about the time of Saul. Called also Hadad (1 Chr. 1:50, 51). It is probable that in these cases Hadar may be an error simply of transcription for Hadad.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Hadad]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ha'-dar (Ge 36:39).</p><p>See HADAD (3).</p>