Bible Dictionary

Bedad

The name Bedad means “alone; solitary”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(solitary), the father of Hadad king of Edom. (Genesis 36:35; 1 Chronicles 1:46) (B.C. before 1093.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

be'-dad (bedhadh, "alone"): Father of Hadad, king of Edom "before there reigned any king over the children of Israel" (Ge 36:35; 1Ch 1:46).