Interesting Facts

• According to Genesis, Matred was the mother of Mehetabel, who became the wife of Hadar, an Edomite king.
• Jubilees states that Matarat was the mother of Maitabith, who became the wife of ‘Adath, an Edomite king.
• The primary significance of Matred/Matarat in these texts is their role as the mother of a queen of Edom.

Genealogy

• Genesis identifies Matred as the daughter of Mezahab.
• Jubilees identifies Matarat as the daughter of Metabedza’ab.
• Genesis states that Matred was the mother of Mehetabel, the wife of Hadar.
• Jubilees states that Matarat was the mother of Maitabith, the wife of ‘Adath.
• The provided sources do not offer any information regarding Matred/Matarat’s own birth details, any marital connections (beyond the implication of being a mother), or any other offspring. Her genealogical significance is solely through her connection to the wife of a later Edomite king.

Historical Context

Matred/Matarat exists within the historical context of the Edomite monarchy before any king reigned over the children of Israel. Her appearance in the genealogies as the mother of royal consorts places her within the societal structures where the lineage and connections of royal wives were deemed significant enough to be recorded. However, the provided excerpts offer no direct historical events or cultural dynamics specifically related to Matred/Matarat herself. Her significance lies in her maternal link to the queens who married Hadar and ‘Adath, thus solidifying their place within the Edomite royal narrative.

Narrative

The narrative concerning Matred/Matarat in these sources is solely genealogical. She takes no direct actions and has no dialogues recorded. Her presence in the narrative is limited to being identified as the mother of Mehetabel (in Genesis) and Maitabith (in Jubilees), the wives of the Edomite kings Hadar and ‘Adath respectively. This inclusion serves to provide further genealogical detail regarding the royal family of Edom, tracing the maternal ancestry of the queens. The narrative does not elaborate on her life, her social standing, or any influence she might have had. She functions as a link in the chain of lineage leading to the Edomite royalty.