Genesis 36:39
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When Baal-hanan son of Achbor 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.”
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“When Baal-hanan son of Achbor 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.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And Baal–hanan 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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And Baal-hanan 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 Me-zahab.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and Baal-hanan son of Achbor dieth, and reign in his stead doth Hadar, and the name of his city <FI>is<Fi> Pau; and his wife's name <FI>is<Fi> Mehetabel daughter of Matred, daughter of Me-zahab.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 36:39 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 15:15Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed; trembling will seize the leaders of Moab; those who dwell in Canaan will melt away,
- 1 Chronicles 1:50When 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.
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