Who was Hadar?

Father of the Midianites

The story of Hadar

Hadar - Commander of a troop.
Hadar - Commander of a troop.
Commander of a troop.

Hadar was a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis. He was the son of Ishmael and the grandson of Abraham. He was the brother of Nebaioth, Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, Mishma, Dumah, Massa, and Tema. He is best known for being the ancestor of the Ishmaelites, a nomadic tribe of the Arabian Peninsula. Hadar's life is not well documented in the Bible, but he is mentioned in the genealogy of Ishmael. He is believed to have been born in the wilderness of Paran, which is now part of modern-day Saudi Arabia. He is also believed to have been the founder of the Ishmaelite tribe, which was a nomadic tribe that roamed the Arabian Peninsula. Hadar is best known for being the ancestor of the Ishmaelites, a nomadic tribe of the Arabian Peninsula. He is also known for being the father of the Ishmaelite nation, which was a powerful and influential nation in the ancient world. He is also remembered for his role in the genealogy of Ishmael, which is an important part of the Bible.

Name meaning

Splendor or glory

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Commander of a troop.

First mention

Genesis 25:15

Appearances in the Bible

13 mentions

Hadar in the Bible

Explore all 5 chapters where Hadar appears

Genesis

Chapter 25

The Birth of Esau and Jacob

Abraham has more children with Keturah and then dies at the age of 175.

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Genesis

Chapter 36

The Genealogy of Esau

This chapter lists the descendants of Esau, also known as Edom.

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2 Samuel

Chapter 10

Defeat of Ammon and Syria

David defeats the armies of Ammon and Syria.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 18

David's Military Successes

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 19

Ammonites and Syrians Defeated

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

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