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.
They left Midian and went to Paran, where they gathered more men to join them. Then they traveled to Egypt to see Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. Pharaoh welcomed him by giving him a house to live in, providing him with food, and granting him land.
This verse describes how Hadad the Edomite found refuge and generous hospitality from Pharaoh when he fled to Egypt, receiving a home, food, and land.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Solomon, God raised up adversaries against him as a consequence of his idolatry and marriages to foreign women, which violated God's commands. Hadad the Edomite, who had escaped from Edom during earlier wars under King David, journeyed from Midian through Paran and into Egypt, where Pharaoh welcomed him and provided him with a home, food, and land. This reflects the complex alliances and conflicts in the ancient Near East, showing how individuals like Hadad could seek refuge in powerful nations.
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