KJV ORIGINAL
That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father’s servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad being yet a little child.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Hadad escaped and fled to Egypt, along with some of his father's Edomite servants. Hadad was still just a young child at the time.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Hadad, who was just a little boy, had to flee his homeland with some servants and escape to Egypt for safety.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Hadad was an Edomite prince who escaped during a massacre of Edomites ordered by Joab, King David's commander, after David conquered Edom. As a young child, Hadad fled to Egypt with some of his father's servants to seek refuge and safety. This event is part of the larger story in 1 Kings where God raises up adversaries against King Solomon due to his unfaithfulness.
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