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And he answered, Nothing: howbeit let me go in any wise. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Pharaoh said to him, “But what have you lacked with me, that suddenly you seek to go to your own country?” So he answered, “Nothing, but do let me go anyway.” <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> However, Pharaoh said to him, “But what have you lacked with me that you are here, requesting to go to your own country?” And he answered, “Nothing; nevertheless you must let me go.” <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Pharaoh said to him, &#8220But what have you lacked with me, that behold, you are seeking to go to your own country?&#8221 And he answered, &#8220Nothing; nevertheless you must surely let me go.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Pharaoh said to him, “But what have you lacked with me, that behold, you are seeking to go to your own country?” And he answered, “Nothing; nevertheless you must surely let me go.” <a href="/lsb/1_kings/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Pharaoh said to him, “But what have you lacked with me, that behold, you are seeking to go to your own country?” And he answered, “Nothing; nevertheless you must surely let me go.” <a href="/amp/1_kings/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Pharaoh said to him, “But what have you lacked with me that now you ask to go to your own country?” He replied, “Nothing; nevertheless you must let me go.” <a href="/csb/1_kings/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But Pharaoh asked him, “What do you lack here with me for you to want to go back to your own country? ” “Nothing,” he replied, “but please let me leave.” <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But Pharaoh asked him, &#8220What do you lack here with me for you to want to go back to your own country?"&#8221 Nothing,&#8221 he replied, &#8220but please let me leave.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_kings/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then Pharaoh said unto him, But what hast thou lacked with me, that, behold, thou seekest to go to thine own country? And he answered, Nothing: howbeit only let me depart. <a href="/cev/1_kings/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "Why?" asked the king. "Do you want something I haven't given you?" "No, I just want to go home." <a href="/erv/1_kings/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then Pharaoh said unto him, But what hast thou lacked with me, that, behold, thou seekest to go to thine own country? And he answered, Nothing: howbeit let me depart in any wise. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Pharaoh asked him, "What don't you have here that makes you eager to go home?" "Nothing," he said. "But let me leave anyway." <a href="/gnt/1_kings/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Why?" the king asked. "Have I failed to give you something? Is that why you want to go back home?" "Just let me go," Hadad answered the king. And he went back to his country. As king of Edom, Hadad was an evil, bitter enemy of Israel. <a href="/isv/1_kings/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Pharaoh asked him, "But have you lacked anything from me that would make you want to go back to your own country?" "No," he answered, "but I still really must leave." <a href="/msb/1_kings/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Pharaoh asked him, ?What have you lacked here with me that you suddenly want to go back to your own country?? ?Nothing,? Hadad replied, ?but please let me go.? <a href="/net/1_kings/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Pharaoh said to him, "What do you lack here that makes you want to go to your homeland?" Hadad replied, "Nothing, but please give me permission to leave." <a href="/nheb/1_kings/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Pharaoh said to him, "But what have you lacked with me, that look, you seek to go to your own country?" He answered, "Nothing, however only let me depart." <a href="/wbt/1_kings/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Pharaoh said to him, But what hast thou lacked with me, that, behold, thou seekest to go to thy own country? And he answered, Nothing: yet, in any wise let me go. <a href="/web/1_kings/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Pharaoh said to him, “But what have you lacked with me, that behold, you seek to go to your own country?” He answered, “Nothing, however only let me depart.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Pharaoh says to him, “But what are you lacking with me, that behold, you are seeking to go to your own land?” And he says, “Nothing, but you certainly send me away.” <a href="/ylt/1_kings/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Pharaoh saith to him, 'But, what art thou lacking with me, that lo, thou art seeking to go unto thine own land?' and he saith, 'Nay, but thou dost certainly send me away.' <a href="/slt/1_kings/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Pharaoh will say to him, For what lackest thou with me, and behold thee seeking to go to thy land? and he will say, Naught: but sending, thou shalt send me away.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Pharao said to him: Why, what is wanting to thee with me, that thou seekest to go to thy own country? But he answered: Nothing: yet I beseech thee to let me go. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Pharaoh said to him, “But what is lacking to you with me, so that you would seek to go to your own land?” But he responded: “Nothing. Yet I beg you that you may release me.” <a href="/nabre/1_kings/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Pharaoh said to him, “What do you lack with me, that you are seeking to return to your own land?” He answered, “Nothing, but please let me go!” <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But Pharaoh said to him, “What do you lack with me that you now seek to go to your own country?” And he said, “No, do let me go.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But Pharaoh said to him, What have you lacked with me that, behold, you seek to go to your own country? And he answered, Nothing; but do let me go. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Pharaoh said to him: “What have you lacked with me that now you seek that you will go to your land?” He said to him: “Nothing, but send and let me go.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then Pharaoh said unto him: 'But what hast thou lacked with me, that, behold, thou seekest to go to thine own country?' And he answered: 'Nothing; howbeit let me depart in any wise.' <a href="/sep/1_kings/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Pharao said to Ader, What lackest thou with me? that lo! thou seekest to depart to thy country? and Ader said to him, By all means let me go. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/11-22.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=4446" 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> …21When Hadad heard in Egypt that David had rested with his fathers and that Joab, the commander of the army, was dead, he said to Pharaoh, “Let me go, that I may return to my own country.” 22<a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: p̄ar·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">But Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">asked</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">“</a> <a href="/hebrew/4100.htm" title="4100: māh- (Interrog) -- What? how? anything. ">What</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">have you</a> <a href="/hebrew/2638.htm" title="2638: ḥā·sêr (Adj-ms) -- Needy, lacking, in want of. From chacer; lacking; hence, without.">lacked</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">here with me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: wə·hin·nə·ḵā (Conj-w:: Interjection:: 2ms) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">that you suddenly</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: mə·ḇaq·qêš (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">want</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to go back</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ar·ṣe·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">your own country?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">“Nothing,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Hadad replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">“but</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šal·lê·aḥ (V-Piel-InfAbs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">please let me go.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: tə·šal·lə·ḥê·nî (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out."></a> <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/15-19.htm">2 Samuel 15:19-20</a> Then the king said to Ittai the Gittite, “Why should you also go with us? Go back and stay with the new king, since you are both a foreigner and an exile from your homeland. / In fact, you arrived only yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I do not know where I am going? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness.” <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="/1_kings/10-28.htm">1 Kings 10:28-29</a> Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram. <a href="/2_chronicles/1-16.htm">2 Chronicles 1:16-17</a> Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram. <a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">Isaiah 30:1-2</a> “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. / 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="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a> Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/42-14.htm">Jeremiah 42:14-16</a> and if you say, ‘No, but we will go to the land of Egypt and live there, where we will not see war or hear the sound of the ram’s horn or hunger for bread,’ / then hear the word of the LORD, O remnant of Judah! This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you are determined to go to Egypt and reside there, / then the sword you fear will overtake you there, and the famine you dread will follow on your heels into Egypt, and you will die there. <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/7-23.htm">Acts 7:23-29</a> When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. / And when he saw one of them being mistreated, Moses went to his defense and avenged him by striking down the Egyptian who was oppressing him. / He assumed his brothers would understand that God was using him to deliver them, but they did not. ... <a href="/acts/7-35.htm">Acts 7:35</a> This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. <a href="/hebrews/11-24.htm">Hebrews 11:24-27</a> By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. / He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. / He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. ... <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then Pharaoh said to him, But what have you lacked with me, that, behold, you seek to go to your own country? And he answered, Nothing: however, let me go in any wise.But<a href="/jeremiah/2-31.htm">Jeremiah 2:31</a> O generation, see ye the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel? a land of darkness? wherefore say my people, We are lords; we will come no more unto thee?<a href="/luke/22-35.htm">Luke 22:35</a> And he said unto them, When I sent you without purse, and scrip, and shoes, lacked ye any thing? And they said, Nothing.Nothing [heb] Not <a href="/2_samuel/18-22.htm">2 Samuel 18:22,23</a> Then said Ahimaaz the son of Zadok yet again to Joab, But howsoever, let me, I pray thee, also run after Cushi. And Joab said, Wherefore wilt thou run, my son, seeing that thou hast no tidings ready? … <a href="/psalms/37-8.htm">Psalm 37:8</a> Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.<a href="/mark/14-31.htm">Mark 14:31</a> But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. 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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>But Pharaoh asked him, Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, plays a significant role in the biblical narrative, often representing a political power that interacts with Israel. In this context, Pharaoh's question indicates a relationship of favor and hospitality towards Hadad, an Edomite prince. This reflects the historical alliances and tensions between Egypt and neighboring nations. Pharaoh's inquiry suggests a level of concern or curiosity about Hadad's motives, highlighting the political dynamics of the time.“What have you lacked here with me Pharaoh's question implies that Hadad has been well-treated and lacks nothing in Egypt. This reflects the custom of ancient Near Eastern hospitality, where a host was expected to provide for the needs of their guest. It also suggests that Hadad had a privileged status in Pharaoh's court, possibly due to political alliances or personal favor. The question underscores the expectation of loyalty and gratitude from those who receive such hospitality.that you suddenly want to go back to your own country?” The sudden desire to return to his homeland indicates a strong sense of national identity and personal mission for Hadad. This reflects the broader biblical theme of longing for one's homeland, as seen in the Israelites' desire to return to the Promised Land. The phrase also suggests a potential political or personal motivation for Hadad's return, possibly to reclaim his position or influence in Edom. This mirrors the biblical narrative of exile and return, a recurring theme in the Old Testament.“Nothing,” Hadad replied, Hadad's response of "Nothing" indicates that his decision to leave is not due to any lack or mistreatment in Egypt. This highlights his contentment with Pharaoh's provision but also suggests a deeper calling or purpose driving his decision. The simplicity of his reply may reflect a diplomatic or respectful tone, acknowledging Pharaoh's generosity while asserting his own intentions.“but please let me go.” Hadad's polite request to leave demonstrates respect for Pharaoh's authority and the formalities of court protocol. This reflects the cultural norms of seeking permission from a ruler before departing, emphasizing the hierarchical structures of ancient societies. The request also indicates Hadad's determination to pursue his own path, possibly foreshadowing future events in the biblical narrative where individuals are called to leave their current circumstances to fulfill a greater purpose.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt during the time of King Solomon. He provided refuge to Hadad, an Edomite prince, when he fled from Israel. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hadad.htm">Hadad</a> An Edomite prince who fled to Egypt after King David and Joab, the commander of the army, destroyed all the males in Edom. He found favor with Pharaoh and married into the royal family. 3. <a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a> The land where Hadad sought refuge. It represents a place of safety and provision for Hadad during his exile. 4. <a href="/topical/e/edom.htm">Edom</a> The homeland of Hadad, which he desires to return to. It is significant as the place of his heritage and identity. 5. <a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a> The king of Israel during this time, whose reign is marked by wisdom but also by turning away from God, leading to adversaries like Hadad rising against him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_adversity.htm">God's Sovereignty in Adversity</a> God can use adversaries to fulfill His purposes and bring about His will, even when it seems contrary to human plans. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_and_identity.htm">The Importance of Heritage and Identity</a> Hadad's desire to return to Edom highlights the deep connection people have with their homeland and identity. Christians are reminded of their heavenly citizenship and the importance of spiritual heritage. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Solomon's turning away from God led to the rise of adversaries. This serves as a warning about the consequences of straying from God's commands. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_providence_in_relationships.htm">The Role of Providence in Relationships</a> The relationship between Hadad and Pharaoh shows how God can provide unexpected allies and resources in times of need.<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/how_are_2_chr_18_and_1_kgs_22_inerrant.htm">Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_send_a_'lying_spirit'.htm">In 1 Kings 22:19-23, how can a just and holy God send a 'lying spirit' to deceive Ahab's prophets?</a> <a href="/q/does_1_kings_22_20-22_conflict_with_truth.htm">In 1 Kings 22:20-22, does the idea of divine intervention through deceit conflict with other biblical teachings on truth?</a> <a href="/q/is_vaping_considered_sinful.htm">Who were Josiah's sons?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Then Pharaoh said unto him, But what hast thou lacked with me, that, behold, thou seekest to go to thine own country? [The natural inquiry of Eastern courtesy.] And he answered, Nothing: howbeit let me go in any wise. [Heb. thou shalt surely send me away. Rawlinson says, "There is a remarkable abruptness in this termination." But we must remember how unfinished, to our eyes, Scripture narratives constantly seem. There is no need, consequently, to suspect any accidental omission from the Hebrew text. The LXX., it is true, adds, "and Ader departed," etc., but this may be inferred from vers. 14, 25. And Hadad's persistent desire to depart, for which he assigns no reason, is suggestive of the thoughts which were stirring in his soul. "The keen remembrance of his native land, his lost kingdom, and the slaughter of all his house, gathered strength within him; and all the ease and princely honour which he enjoyed in Egypt availed not against the claims of ambition, vengeance, and patriotism" (Kitto).] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/11-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>But Pharaoh פַרְעֹ֗ה (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings asked him, וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “What מָה־ (māh-) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> What?, what!, indefinitely what have you אַתָּ֤ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you lacked חָסֵר֙ (ḥā·sêr) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2638.htm">Strong's 2638: </a> Needy, lacking, in want of here with me עִמִּ֔י (‘im·mî) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> With, equally with that you suddenly וְהִנְּךָ֥ (wə·hin·nə·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Interjection | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> Lo! behold! want מְבַקֵּ֖שׁ (mə·ḇaq·qêš) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> To search out, to strive after to go back לָלֶ֣כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to your own country?” אַרְצֶ֑ךָ (’ar·ṣe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land “Nothing,” לֹ֔א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no [Hadad] replied, וַיֹּ֣אמֶר ׀ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “but כִּ֠י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction please let me go.” שַׁלֵּ֖חַ (šal·lê·aḥ) Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/11-22.htm">1 Kings 11:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/11-22.htm">1 Kings 11:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/11-22.htm">1 Kings 11:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/11-22.htm">1 Kings 11:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/11-22.htm">1 Kings 11:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/11-22.htm">1 Kings 11:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/11-22.htm">1 Kings 11:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/11-22.htm">1 Kings 11:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/11-22.htm">1 Kings 11:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/11-22.htm">1 Kings 11:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-22.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 11:22 Then Pharaoh said to him But what (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/11-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 11:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/11-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 11:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 11:23" /></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>