People of the Bible

Genubath, son of Hadad

The name Genubath means “theft; robbery.” Genubath is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 1 Kings 11:20.

Family of Genubath

Who was Genubath?

Theft, the son of Hadad, of the Edomitish royal family. He was brought up in Pharaoh’s household. His mother was a sister of Tahpenes, the king of Egypt’s wife, mentioned in 1 Kings 11:20.

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Genubath

  • 1 Kings 11:20

    And the sister of Tahpenes bare him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house: and Genubath was in Pharaoh’s household among the sons of Pharaoh.