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
This passage describes Hadad the Edomite's journey to Egypt after fleeing from King David's conquest of Edom. During this period, Egypt often served as a place of refuge for those fleeing political turmoil in neighboring kingdoms. Pharaoh's generous treatment of Hadad reflects the diplomatic practice of harboring royal refugees who might prove useful allies in the future.
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