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Then taking people from Paran with them, they went to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave Hadad a house and land and provided him with food. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> They set out from Midian and went to Paran, where others joined them. Then they traveled to Egypt and went to Pharaoh, who gave them a home, food, and some land. <a href="/esv/1_kings/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> They set out from Midian and came to Paran and took men with them from Paran and came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave him a house and assigned him an allowance of food and gave him land. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Hadad and his men set out from Midian and went to Paran. They took men from Paran with them and went to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave Hadad a house and land and provided him with food. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran: and they took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, unto Pharaoh king of Egypt; which gave him an house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they arose from Midian and came to Paran; and they took men with them from Paran and came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave him a house, apportioned food for him, and gave him land. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> They set out from Midian and came to Paran; and they took men with them from Paran and came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave him a house and assigned him food and gave him land. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> They arose from Midian and came to Paran; and they took men with them from Paran and came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave him a house and assigned him food and gave him land. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they arose from Midian and came to Paran; and they took men with them from Paran and came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave him a house and assigned him food and gave him land. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then they arose from Midian and came to Paran; and they took men with them from Paran and came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt. And he gave him a house and assigned him food and gave him land. <a href="/amp/1_kings/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They set out from Midian [south of Edom] and came to Paran, and took men with them from Paran and came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave [young] Hadad a house and ordered food and provisions for him and gave him land. <a href="/csb/1_kings/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Hadad and his men set out from Midian and went to Paran. They took men with them from Paran and went to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave Hadad a house, ordered that he be given food, and gave him land. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Hadad and his men set out from Midian and went to Paran. They took men with them from Paran and went to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave Hadad a house, ordered that he be given food, and gave him land. <a href="/asv/1_kings/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran; and they took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave him a house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land. <a href="/erv/1_kings/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran: and they took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt unto Pharaoh king of Egypt; which gave him an house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They left Midian and went to Paran. Taking some men from Paran with them, they went to Pharaoh (the king of Egypt). Pharaoh gave Hadad a home, a food allowance, and land. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> They left Midian and went to Paran, where some other men joined them. Then they traveled to Egypt and went to the king, who gave Hadad some land and a house and provided him with food. <a href="/isv/1_kings/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> They left Midian, arrived in Paran, and left from Paran with some men and traveled on to Egypt, where Pharaoh, king of Egypt, gave him a house to live in, assigned a food allotment to him, and gave him some land. <a href="/msb/1_kings/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Hadad and his men set out from Midian and went to Paran. They took men from Paran with them and went to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave Hadad a house and land and provided him with food. <a href="/net/1_kings/11.htm">NET Bible</a> They went from Midian to Paran; they took some men from Paran and went to Egypt. Pharaoh, king of Egypt, supplied him with a house and food and even assigned him some land. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They arose out of Midian, and came to Paran; and they took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave him a house, and appointed him food, and gave him land. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran: and they took men with them from Paran, and they came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt; who gave him a house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land. <a href="/web/1_kings/11.htm">World English Bible</a> They arose out of Midian and came to Paran; and they took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave him a house, and appointed him food, and gave him land. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they rise out of Midian, and come into Paran, and take men with them out of Paran, and come into Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he gives a house to him, and has commanded bread for him, and has given land to him. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they rise out of Midian, and come into Paran, and take men with them out of Paran, and come in to Egypt, unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he giveth to him a house, and bread hath commanded for him, and land hath given to him. <a href="/slt/1_kings/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will rise from Midian and come to Paran: and they will take men with them from Paran, and they will go to Egypt to Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he will give to him a house and spake bread for him, and gave to him land.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they arose out of Madian, and came into Pharan, and they took men with them from Pharan, and went into Egypt to Pharao the king of Egypt: who gave him a house, and appointed him victuals, and assigned him land. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when they had risen up from Midian, they went into Paran, and they took with them some men from Paran. And they went into Egypt, to Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. And he gave him a house, and he appointed food for him, and he assigned land to him. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/11.htm">New American Bible</a> They left Midian and came to Paran; they gathered men from Paran and came to Egypt, to Pharaoh, king of Egypt; he gave Hadad a house, appointed him rations, and assigned him land. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They set out from Midian and came to Paran; they took people with them from Paran and came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave him a house, assigned him an allowance of food, and gave him land.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> They set out from Midian and came to Paran; and they took men with them out of Paran and went into Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave him a house and food, and said to him, Dwell with me; and gave him land. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they arose from Midian and they entered Paran, and they led men with them from Paran and they entered Egypt to Pharaoh, King of Egypt, and he gave him a house and bread, and he said to him: “Dwell with me.” And he gave land to him.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran; and they took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave him a house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land. <a href="/sep/1_kings/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And there rise up men out of the city of Madiam, and they come to Pharan, and take men with them, and come to Pharao king of Egypt: and Ader went in to Pharao, and he gave him a house, and appointed him provision. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/11-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=4394" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/11.htm">Hadad's Return</a> …17But Hadad, still just a young boy, had fled to Egypt, along with some Edomites who were servants of his father. 18<a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qu·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">Hadad and his men set out</a> <a href="/hebrew/4080.htm" title="4080: mim·miḏ·yān (Prep-m:: N-proper-ms) -- The same as midyan; Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and his descendants.">from Midian</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and went</a> <a href="/hebrew/6290.htm" title="6290: pā·rān (N-proper-fs) -- A place in Sinai. From pa'ar; ornamental; Paran, a desert of Arabia.">to Paran.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: way·yiq·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">They took</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·šîm (N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/6290.htm" title="6290: mip·pā·rān (Prep-m:: N-proper-fs) -- A place in Sinai. From pa'ar; ornamental; Paran, a desert of Arabia.">from Paran</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mām (Prep:: 3mp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with them</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and went</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">to Egypt,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·ten- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">who gave</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">Hadad</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ḇa·yiṯ (N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">a house</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nā·ṯan (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: wə·’e·reṣ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and land</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and provided</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: wə·le·ḥem (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">with food.</a> 19There Hadad found such great favor in the sight of Pharaoh that he gave to him in marriage the sister of Queen Tahpenes, his own wife.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15</a> When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well. <a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">2 Samuel 15:14</a> And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.” <a href="/1_kings/3-1.htm">1 Kings 3:1</a> Later, Solomon formed an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt by marrying his daughter. Solomon brought her to the City of David until he had finished building his palace and the house of the LORD, as well as the wall around Jerusalem. <a href="/1_kings/9-16.htm">1 Kings 9:16</a> Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-11.htm">2 Chronicles 8:11</a> Solomon brought the daughter of Pharaoh up from the City of David to the palace he had built for her. For he said, “My wife must not live in the house of David king of Israel, because the places the ark of the LORD has entered are holy.” <a href="/isaiah/30-2.htm">Isaiah 30:2</a> They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade. <a href="/jeremiah/43-7.htm">Jeremiah 43:7</a> So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes. <a href="/hosea/7-11.htm">Hosea 7:11</a> So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria. <a href="/acts/7-29.htm">Acts 7:29</a> At this remark, Moses fled to the land of Midian, where he lived as a foreigner and had two sons. <a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13-15</a> When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, / where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.” <a href="/matthew/2-19.htm">Matthew 2:19-21</a> After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. / “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and go to the land of Israel, for those seeking the Child’s life are now dead.” / So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel. <a href="/acts/2-10.htm">Acts 2:10</a> Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome, <a href="/acts/18-24.htm">Acts 18:24</a> Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures. <a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Acts 7:22</a> So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. <a href="/genesis/12-10.htm">Genesis 12:10</a> Now there was a famine in the land. So Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they arose out of Midian, and came to Paran: and they took men with them out of Paran, and they came to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt; which gave him an house, and appointed him victuals, and gave him land.<a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15</a> Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.<a href="/exodus/22-4.htm">Exodus 22:4,7</a> If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double… <a href="/exodus/25-15.htm">Exodus 25:15</a> The staves shall be in the rings of the ark: they shall not be taken from it.<a href="/genesis/14-6.htm">Genesis 14:6</a> And the Horites in their mount Seir, unto Elparan, which is by the wilderness.<a href="/genesis/21-21.htm">Genesis 21:21</a> And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.<a href="/numbers/10-12.htm">Numbers 10:12</a> And the children of Israel took their journeys out of the wilderness of Sinai; and the cloud rested in the wilderness of Paran.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/47-22.htm">Allowance</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-22.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-16.htm">Assigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-11.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-17.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Food</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-17.htm">Hadad</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">House</a> <a href="/judges/10-12.htm">Midian</a> <a href="/judges/9-17.htm">Mid'ian</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">Paran</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-25.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-21.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-27.htm">Victuals</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/25-30.htm">Allowance</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-28.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-27.htm">Assigned</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-8.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-9.htm">Commanded</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-7.htm">Food</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-19.htm">Hadad</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-20.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">Midian</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-32.htm">Mid'ian</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-3.htm">Paran</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-19.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-4.htm">Provided</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-12.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/11-11.htm">Victuals</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 11</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/11-1.htm">Solomon's wives and concubines</a> 4. <a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">In his old age they draw him to idolatry</a> 9. <a href="/1_kings/11-9.htm">God threatens him,</a> 14. <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, who was entertained in Egypt</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm">Rezon, who reigned in Damascus</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/11-26.htm">And Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied</a> 41. <a href="/1_kings/11-41.htm">Solomon's acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeeds him</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Hadad and his men set out from Midian Midian was a region located in the northwestern part of the Arabian Peninsula, often associated with the descendants of Abraham through his wife Keturah. This area is significant in biblical history as it was where Moses fled after killing an Egyptian and where he encountered God in the burning bush. The mention of Midian here indicates a starting point for Hadad's journey, suggesting a strategic retreat or regrouping before moving towards Egypt. The Midianites were known for their nomadic lifestyle and trade, which might have facilitated Hadad's movement.and went to Paran. Paran is a desert region mentioned several times in the Old Testament, often associated with the wilderness wanderings of the Israelites. It is located in the Sinai Peninsula, south of Canaan. The journey from Midian to Paran would have been arduous, indicating Hadad's determination and possibly his strategic planning to gather support. Paran's mention also connects to the broader narrative of God's people in the wilderness, highlighting themes of exile and divine providence.They took men from Paran with them This phrase suggests that Hadad was able to gather additional support from the inhabitants of Paran. This could imply that there were sympathizers or mercenaries willing to join his cause. The recruitment of men from Paran indicates a growing force, which would have been necessary for Hadad's plans to challenge Solomon's rule. This action reflects the common ancient Near Eastern practice of forming alliances and building coalitions for military or political purposes.and went to Egypt, Egypt was a powerful and influential kingdom during this period, often serving as a place of refuge or alliance for those opposing Israel. The journey to Egypt signifies a strategic move by Hadad, seeking support from a major power. Egypt's historical role as both a place of refuge and a source of oppression for the Israelites adds complexity to Hadad's actions, as he seeks aid from a nation that had previously enslaved his ancestors.to Pharaoh king of Egypt, The Pharaoh at this time would have been a significant political figure, capable of providing military and economic support. The relationship between Israel and Egypt was complex, with periods of both conflict and cooperation. By approaching Pharaoh, Hadad was aligning himself with a powerful ally, potentially threatening Solomon's reign. This move reflects the broader geopolitical dynamics of the region, where smaller states often sought the backing of larger empires.who gave Hadad a house and land Pharaoh's provision of a house and land to Hadad indicates a formal acceptance and support of his cause. This gesture would have been significant, as it not only provided Hadad with a base of operations but also signaled Pharaoh's endorsement. In the ancient Near East, such gifts were often used to solidify alliances and demonstrate loyalty. This act of hospitality contrasts with the typical portrayal of Egypt as an adversary, highlighting the complexities of international relations.and provided him with food. The provision of food further underscores Pharaoh's commitment to supporting Hadad. In a time when resources were often scarce, especially for exiles or refugees, this act of generosity would have been crucial for Hadad's survival and the maintenance of his followers. This support reflects the ancient practice of patronage, where powerful rulers would sustain those who could serve their interests. It also echoes the biblical theme of divine provision, as seen in God's care for His people throughout their history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hadad.htm">Hadad</a> A member of the royal family of Edom who fled to Egypt after David's conquest of Edom. He is a central figure in this passage as he seeks refuge and support from Pharaoh. 2. <a href="/topical/m/midian.htm">Midian</a> A region in the northwestern Arabian Peninsula. It is significant as a place of refuge and transition for Hadad and his companions. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paran.htm">Paran</a> A desert region in the Sinai Peninsula. It serves as a waypoint for Hadad's journey to Egypt. 4. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> A powerful kingdom during this period, ruled by Pharaoh. It becomes a place of asylum and provision for Hadad. 5. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt who provides Hadad with a house, food, and land, indicating a political alliance or favor.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_political_affairs.htm">God's Sovereignty in Political Affairs</a> The passage illustrates how God can use political alliances and enmities to fulfill His purposes, as seen in Hadad's relationship with Pharaoh. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_refuge_and_provision.htm">Seeking Refuge and Provision</a> Hadad's journey reflects the human need for refuge and provision, reminding believers to seek God's provision in times of need. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_adversaries_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Adversaries in God's Plan</a> Hadad's opposition to Solomon serves as a reminder that God can use adversaries to bring about His divine will and discipline. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_alliances.htm">The Importance of Alliances</a> The alliance between Hadad and Pharaoh underscores the significance of forming wise and God-honoring relationships. <a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_timing.htm">Trusting God's Timing</a> Hadad's account encourages believers to trust in God's timing and plan, even when circumstances seem unfavorable.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 11</a> <a href="/q/elijah's_role_in_end_times.htm">What role does Elijah play in the end times?</a> <a href="/q/is_vaping_considered_sinful.htm">Who were Josiah's sons?</a> <a href="/q/can_1_kings_18_38's_fire_be_explained.htm">In 1 Kings 18:38, how can the sudden 'fire from the LORD' be explained scientifically or verified historically?</a> <a href="/q/1_kings_11_4_-_why_was_solomon_swayed.htm">1 Kings 11:4 - Why would a wise ruler be so easily swayed by foreign religions despite his renowned wisdom?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) They arose out of Midian.--The expression is a curious one; for we should have expected the starting-point of the flight to have been described in Edom itself. If the reading of the text is correct, the reference must be either to some branch of the Midianitish tribes settled between Edom and the desert of Paran, or to a city Midian, not far from the Gulf of Elath, of which some ancient authorities speak, and to which the LXX. expressly refers here.Paran (see <a href="/genesis/21-21.htm" title="And he dwelled in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.">Genesis 21:21</a>; <a href="/numbers/10-12.htm" title="And the children of Israel took their journeys out of the wilderness of Sinai; and the cloud rested in the wilderness of Paran.">Numbers 10:12</a>; <a href="/numbers/12-16.htm" title="And afterward the people removed from Hazeroth, and pitched in the wilderness of Paran.">Numbers 12:16</a>; <a href="/numbers/13-3.htm" title="And Moses by the commandment of the LORD sent them from the wilderness of Paran: all those men were heads of the children of Israel.">Numbers 13:3</a>; <a href="/numbers/13-26.htm" title="And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, to the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word to them, and to all the congregation, and showed them the fruit of the land.">Numbers 13:26</a> : <a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm" title="And Samuel died; and all the Israelites were gathered together, and lamented him, and buried him in his house at Ramah. And David arose, and went down to the wilderness of Paran.">1Samuel 25:1</a>) is part of the Sinaitic region, adjacent to the wilderness of Zin, and north of the range now called the El-Tih mountains. It lies to the west of the Edomite territory, and was then evidently inhabited by an independent race, from which the fugitive companions of Hadad enlisted support. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - And they arose out of Midian [a name of wide and somewhat varied significance. Midian embraces the eastern portion of the peninsula of Sinai (<a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15, 21</a>; <a href="/exodus/3-1.htm">Exodus 3:1</a>), and stretches along the eastern border of Palestine. The term has been compared with our "Arabia." And the indefiniteness arises in both instances from the same cause, viz., that the country was almost entirely desert. Midian would thus extend along the back or east of Edom. There is no need, consequently (with Thenius), to read מָעון i.e., their dwelling. It is noticeable, however, that the LXX. reads ἐκ τῆς πόλεως Μαδμὶμ, and some of the geographers do mention a city of that name on the eastern shore of the Elanitic gulf], and came to Paran [Elsewhere Mount Paran, <a href="/habakkuk/3-3.htm">Habakkuk 3:3</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/33-2.htm">Deuteronomy 33:2</a>; a desert and mountainous tract lying between Arabia Petraea, Palestine, and Idumaea (see <a href="/numbers/10-12.htm">Numbers 10:12</a>; <a href="/numbers/13-3.htm">Numbers 13:3, 27</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/25-1.htm">1 Samuel 25:1</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/1-1.htm">Deuteronomy 1:1</a>), and comprehending the desert of Et Tih. It is difficult to identify it with greater precision, but it has been connected with the beautiful Wady Feiran, near Mount Serbal, in the Sinaitic range, which would agree fairly well with our narrative]: and they took men with them out of Pavan [as guides through the desert, and possibly as a protection also], and came to Egypt [The direct route from Edom to Egypt would be across the desert of Et Tih - practically the route of the caravan of pilgrims from Mecca. But this does not settle the position of Paran, as the text seems to hint that the fugitives did not proceed direct from Edom. They may have taken refuge in the first instance amongst the tribes of Midian; or they may have diverged from the straight course through fear], unto Pharaoh king of Egypt [This cannot have been the Pharaoh who was Solomon's father-in-law, for in the first place, the flight was in the time of David, and secondly, a prince who had aided and abetted these fugitives would hardly be likely to form an alliance with their great enemy. It may have been Psusennes II.]; which gave him an house, and appointed him victuals [i.e., certain cities or officers were charged with his maintenance, though, as his relations with the royal family were so extremely intimate (vers. 19-22), he may have been fed from the royal table], and gave him land. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/11-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Hadad and his men set out וַיָּקֻ֙מוּ֙ (way·yā·qu·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand from Midian מִמִּדְיָ֔ן (mim·miḏ·yān) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4080.htm">Strong's 4080: </a> Midian -- a son of Abraham and Keturah, also his descendants and the region where they settled and went וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to Paran. פָּארָ֑ן (pā·rān) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6290.htm">Strong's 6290: </a> Paran -- a place in Sinai They took וַיִּקְחוּ֩ (way·yiq·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take men אֲנָשִׁ֨ים (’ă·nā·šîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> Man, mankind from Paran מִפָּארָ֗ן (mip·pā·rān) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6290.htm">Strong's 6290: </a> Paran -- a place in Sinai with them עִמָּ֜ם (‘im·mām) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with and went וַיָּבֹ֤אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to Egypt, מִצְרַ֙יִם֙ (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Pharaoh פַּרְעֹ֣ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Egypt, מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa who gave וַיִּתֶּן־ (way·yit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set Hadad ל֣וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> a house בַ֗יִת (ḇa·yiṯ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house and land וְאֶ֖רֶץ (wə·’e·reṣ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land and provided אָ֣מַר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say him ל֔וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> with food. וְלֶ֙חֶם֙ (wə·le·ḥem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> Food, bread, grain <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/11-18.htm">1 Kings 11:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/11-18.htm">1 Kings 11:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/11-18.htm">1 Kings 11:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11-18.htm">1 Kings 11:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/11-18.htm">1 Kings 11:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/11-18.htm">1 Kings 11:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/11-18.htm">1 Kings 11:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/11-18.htm">1 Kings 11:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/11-18.htm">1 Kings 11:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/11-18.htm">1 Kings 11:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-18.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 11:18 They arose out of Midian and came (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/11-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 11:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/11-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 11:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>