1 Kings 11:21

Translations

Modern

When 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.”

Traditional

And when Hadad heard in Egypt that David slept with his fathers, and that Joab the captain of the host was dead, Hadad said to Pharaoh, Let me depart, that I may go to mine own country.

Literal

And Hadad heard in Egypt that David had rested with his fathers, and that Joab the commander of the army was dead. And Hadad said to Pharaoh, “Let me depart, that I may go to my own land.”

Latin

Cumque audisset Adad in Ægypto dormisse David cum patribus suis, et mortuum esse Joab principem militiæ, dixit Pharaoni: Dimitte me, ut vadam in terram meam.

Original

Hebrew

English

When 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.”

Notes

1 Kings 11:14–22

Solomon's first enemy was Hadad. David had fought the Edomites and defeated them severely (2 Samuel 8:13–14; 1 Chronicles 18:13Œ14). Hadad was the only survivor from the Edomite royal family. He escaped to Egypt with some followers. The Egyptian king welcomed him as a possible ally and gave him his wife's sister to marry. When David and Joab died, Hadad returned to Edom, waiting for a chance to strike back at Israel.

1 Kings 11:14–40

God delivered Solomon’s punishment through three political adversaries, Hadad, Rezon, and Jeroboam (see 1 Kings 11:40).

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon

Events

Reign of Solomon

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People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Hadad: An Edomite prince who opposed Solomon Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army Pharaoh: Egyptian Pharaoh during Solomon's reign

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Ashtoreth Gods and Goddesses Hadad Kings, Books of First and Second Milcom Pharaoh Rehoboam

Topics

Backsliders: Solomon Citizens: Wicked: Hadad and Jeroboam God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The Hadad: A Prince of Edom: Adversary of Solomon Patriotism: Hadad Pharaoh: Ruler of Egypt at the Time of David The Edomites: Returned After David's Death

1 Kings 11:21

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