Matred is a woman mentioned in the Bible's genealogies as the mother of Mehetabel, who was the wife of the Edomite king Hadar (also called Hadad). She is known exclusively through genealogical references concerning the kings of Edom, and her name appears in both Genesis and 1 Chronicles.
Matred is mentioned as the daughter of Me-Sahab and the mother of Mehetabel in the genealogy of the kings of Edom, in connection with King Hadar's wife.
39When Baal-Hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar succeeded him as king. His city was named Pau, and his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab.
50When Baal-hanan died, Hadad reigned in his place; his city was named Pai, and his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab.
Through her daughter Mehetabel, Matred is linked to the line of Edomite kings, which descends from Esau. The kings of Edom ruled before Israel had its first king.
39When Baal-Hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar succeeded him as king. His city was named Pau, and his wife's name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-Zahab.