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.
When Baal-Hanan died, Hadad became king in his place. His capital city was called Pai, and his wife's name was Mehetabel, who was the daughter of Matred and granddaughter of Mezahab.
This verse records the succession of Edomite kings, showing how leadership passed from one ruler to the next with details about the new king's city and family.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of a genealogical record of the kings who ruled in Edom (the descendants of Esau) before Israel had any kings. The Chronicler was documenting the royal lineages of Israel's neighboring peoples to show God's sovereignty over all nations. These records would have been important for establishing territorial and political relationships in ancient times.
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