1 Kings 11:17
1 Kings 11:17 in Multiple Translations
But Hadad, still just a young boy, had fled to Egypt, along with some Edomites who were servants of his father.
That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father’s servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad being yet a little child.
that Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father’s servants with him, to go into Egypt, Hadad being yet a little child.
Hadad, being still a young boy, went in flight to Egypt, with certain Edomites, servants of his father;
But Hadad and some Edomites who had been his father's officials had run away to Egypt—Hadad was just a boy at the time.
Then this Hadad fled and certaine other Edomites of his fathers seruants with him, to goe into Egypt, Hadad being yet a litle childe.
and Hadad fleeth, he and certain Edomites, of the servants of his father, with him, to go in to Egypt, and Hadad [is] a little youth,
Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father’s servants with him, to go into Egypt, when Hadad was still a little child.
That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad being yet a little child.
Then Adad fled, he and certain Edomites, of his father’s servants with him, to go into Egypt: and Adad was then a little boy.
Hadad was a young child at that time, and he had escaped to Egypt, along with some of his father’s servants from the Edom area.
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1 Kings 11:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וַ/יִּבְרַ֣ח
אֲדַ֡ד
הוּא֩
וַ/אֲנָשִׁ֨ים
אֲדֹמִיִּ֜ים
מֵ/עַבְדֵ֥י
אָבִ֛י/ו
אִתּ֖/וֹ
לָ/ב֣וֹא
מִצְרָ֑יִם
וַ/הֲדַ֖ד
נַ֥עַר
קָטָֽן
וַ/יִּבְרַ֣ח
bârach
H1272
to flee
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֲדַ֡ד
ʼĂdad
H111
Hadad
N-proper
הוּא֩
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
וַ/אֲנָשִׁ֨ים
ʼîysh
H376
man
Conj | N-mp
אֲדֹמִיִּ֜ים
ʼĔdômîy
H130
Edomite
Ngmpa
מֵ/עַבְדֵ֥י
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
Prep | N-mp
אָבִ֛י/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
אִתּ֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
לָ/ב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
מִצְרָ֑יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
Egypt
N-proper
וַ/הֲדַ֖ד
Hădad
H1908
Hadad
Conj | N-proper
נַ֥עַר
naʻar
H5288
youth
N-ms
קָטָֽן
qâṭân
H6996
small
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 11:17
וַ/יִּבְרַ֣ח
bârach
H1272
"to flee"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To flee means to run away quickly, as seen in the Bible when people escaped from danger or pursued others, like in the story of David and Absalom.
Definition: 1) to go through, flee, run away, chase, drive away, put to flight, reach, shoot (extend), hurry away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, pass through 1a2) to flee 1a3) to hasten, come quickly 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to pass through 1b2) to cause to flee, put to flight 1b3) to drive away
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: chase (away); drive away, fain, flee (away), put to flight, make haste, reach, run away, shoot. See also: Genesis 16:6; 1 Kings 11:17; Psalms 3:1.
אֲדַ֡ד
ʼĂdad
H111
"Hadad"
N-proper
Hadad was an Edomite man who lived during King Solomon's time, mentioned in 1 Kings 11:14. He was married and had a son named Genubath, and was an enemy of Solomon.
Definition: A man of the Egyptians living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.11.14; married to sister_of_Tahpenes (H8472I); father of: Genubath (H1592) Another spelling of ha.dad (הֲדַד "Hadad" H1908I) § Hadad = "I shall move softly: I shall love" an Edomite enemy God raised up to punish Solomon for his sins
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Hadad. See also: 1 Kings 11:17.
הוּא֩
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
וַ/אֲנָשִׁ֨ים
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Conj | N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
אֲדֹמִיִּ֜ים
ʼĔdômîy
H130
"Edomite"
Ngmpa
An Edomite is someone from Edom, a region in the Bible, descended from Esau. The Edomites are mentioned throughout the Old Testament, often in relation to the Israelites.
Definition: Someone from Edom, an Edomite Group of e.dom (אֱדוֹם "Edom" H0123)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: Edomite. See also: Deuteronomy 23:8; 1 Kings 11:14; Psalms 52:2.
מֵ/עַבְדֵ֥י
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
Prep | N-mp
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
אָבִ֛י/ו
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
אִתּ֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
לָ/ב֣וֹא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
מִצְרָ֑יִם
Mitsrayim
H4714
"Egypt"
N-proper
This word means Egypt, a country in northeastern Africa, and is used in the Bible to describe the land and its people. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often referring to the Nile River and the Egyptians. Egypt is an important setting for many biblical events.
Definition: § Egypt = "land of the Copts" a country at the northeastern section of Africa, adjacent to Palestine, and through which the Nile flows Egyptians = "double straits" adj 2) the inhabitants or natives of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 569 OT verses. KJV: Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim. See also: Genesis 10:6; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 34:18.
וַ/הֲדַ֖ד
Hădad
H1908
"Hadad"
Conj | N-proper
Hadad was the name of an idol and several kings of Edom, including one who married an Egyptian woman and had a son named Genubath. The name means mighty.
Definition: A man of the Egyptians living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.11.14; married to sister_of_Tahpenes (H8472I); father of: Genubath (H1592) Also named: a.dad (אֲדַד "Hadad" H0111) § Hadad = "mighty" 1) son of Ishmael 2) a king of Edom who gained an important victory over the Midianites on the field of Moab 3) another king of Edom, with Pau for his capital 4) a member of the royal house of Edom who escaped the massacre under Joab and fled with a band of followers into Egypt; after David's death, he returned to his own country
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Hadad. See also: Genesis 36:35; 1 Kings 11:21; 1 Chronicles 1:51.
נַ֥עַר
naʻar
H5288
"youth"
N-ms
In the original Hebrew, this word means a young person, either a boy or a girl, from infancy to adolescence. It is used to describe the servants and attendants who worked for kings and other important people in the Old Testament, like King David's servants.
Definition: 1) a boy, lad, servant, youth, retainer 1a) boy, lad, youth 1b) servant, retainer
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: babe, boy, child, damsel (from the margin), lad, servant, young (man). See also: Genesis 14:24; 1 Samuel 25:5; Psalms 37:25.
קָטָֽן
qâṭân
H6996
"small"
Adj
This Hebrew word means something or someone small in size, amount, or importance. It can describe something as little or least, and is often used to convey a sense of youth or insignificance. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: young, small, unimportant Another spelling of qa.ton (קָטֹן ": small" H6996B)
Usage: Occurs in 100 OT verses. KJV: least, less(-er), little (one), small(-est, one, quantity, thing), young(-er, -est). See also: Genesis 1:16; 1 Kings 22:31; Psalms 104:25.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 11:17
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- Context
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- 1 Kings 11:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 11:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 11:17
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:17
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 11:17
- Sermons on 1 Kings 11:17
Context — Hadad’s Return
15Earlier, when David was in Edom, Joab the commander of the army had gone to bury the dead and had struck down every male in Edom.
16Joab and all Israel had stayed there six months, until he had killed every male in Edom.
17But Hadad, still just a young boy, had fled to Egypt, along with some Edomites who were servants of his father.
18Hadad and his men set out from Midian and went to Paran. They took men from Paran with them and went to Egypt, to Pharaoh king of Egypt, who gave Hadad a house and land and provided him with food. 19There Hadad found such great favor in the sight of Pharaoh that he gave to him in marriage the sister of Queen Tahpenes, his own wife.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 2:13–14 | 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, |
| 2 | Exodus 2:1–10 | Now a man of the house of Levi married a daughter of Levi, and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months. But when she could no longer hide him, she got him a papyrus basket and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in the basket and set it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. And his sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him. Soon the daughter of Pharaoh went down to bathe in the Nile, and her attendants were walking along the riverbank. And when she saw the basket among the reeds, she sent her maidservant to retrieve it. When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the little boy was crying. So she had compassion on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrew children.” Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call one of the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” “Go ahead,” Pharaoh’s daughter told her. And the girl went and called the boy’s mother. Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this child and nurse him for me, and I will pay your wages.” So the woman took the boy and nursed him. When the child had grown older, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses and explained, “I drew him out of the water.” |
| 3 | 2 Kings 11:2 | But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 4:4 | And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth. |
1 Kings 11:17 Summary
[This verse tells us about a young prince named Hadad who had to run away from his home in Edom to escape being killed. He went to Egypt with some servants of his father, where he would eventually find refuge and support, much like the Israelites found refuge in Egypt during the time of Joseph, as seen in Genesis 46:1-7. Hadad's story shows us that even in difficult and scary situations, God can provide a way out and bring hope for the future, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11. As we reflect on Hadad's experience, we can remember that God is always with us, even in hard times, and that He can use our struggles to shape us and prepare us for what's ahead, as seen in Romans 8:28.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Hadad and why did he flee to Egypt?
Hadad was a young Edomite prince who fled to Egypt after David's army, led by Joab, killed every male in Edom, as recorded in 1 Kings 11:15-16 and 2 Samuel 8:13-14. He escaped to Egypt with some Edomites who were servants of his father.
What does it mean that Hadad was 'still just a young boy'?
This phrase indicates that Hadad was likely very young when he fled to Egypt, possibly even a child, emphasizing his vulnerability and the tragic circumstances that led to his escape, similar to the experience of Moses in Exodus 2:10.
Why did some Edomites accompany Hadad to Egypt?
The Edomites who accompanied Hadad to Egypt were servants of his father, suggesting they were loyal to Hadad's family and helped him escape the carnage in Edom, demonstrating their faithfulness in the face of danger, much like the loyalty of Ruth to Naomi in Ruth 1:16-17.
How does Hadad's story relate to the broader biblical narrative?
Hadad's story is part of the larger story of God's sovereignty over nations and kingdoms, as seen in 1 Kings 11:14-22 and other passages like Isaiah 40:15-17, where God uses various leaders and events to shape the course of human history.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from Hadad's experience about God's care for those who are vulnerable and oppressed?
- How does Hadad's story illustrate the consequences of violence and bloodshed, as seen in 1 Kings 11:15-16?
- What role do you think faith and trust in God played in Hadad's life as he navigated the challenges of his exile in Egypt?
- In what ways can we, like the Edomites who accompanied Hadad, demonstrate loyalty and faithfulness to those in need, as encouraged in Galatians 6:2?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 11:17
That Hadad fled,.... While Joab was burying the slain: he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him; who either was a king, and these some of his officers and courtiers; or however was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 11:17
(For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:) No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:17
1 Kings 11:17 That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father’ s servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad [being] yet a little child.Ver. 17. That Hadad fled.] So did Muleasses, king of Tunis, to Charles V, who protected him: so did Zemes, the great Turk’ s younger brother, to the Pope, who for money betrayed him into the hands of the tyrant.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:17
(14-25) The events recorded in this section belong, at least in part, to the early years of the reign of Solomon. when the deaths of the warlike David and Joab, and the accession of a mere youth of avowedly peaceful character, may have naturally encouraged insurrection against the dominion of Israel. They are, no doubt, referred to in this place in connection with the prophecy just recorded, and the notice of Jeroboam’s earlier career which it suggests. But it is implied in the case of Hadad, as it is expressly declared in the case of Rezon, that their resistance continued through all Solomon’s reign. They were not, therefore, crushed, even in the days of his greatness, although then probably reduced to practical insignificance; they seem to have become formidable again during his declining years.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:17
Verse 17. Hadad being yet a little child.] נער קטן naar katan, a little boy; one who was apprehensive of his danger, and could, with his father's servants, make his escape: not an infant.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 11:17
17. Hadad fled] Here the Hebrew text by an error of the scribe gives Adad as the name. Or is it because the aspirate gave people trouble then as now? his father’s servants] This seems conclusive that Hadad’s father had been king of Edom. The LXX. says all his father’s servants escaped with him. to go into Egypt] In David’s days, Egypt was not, as it became in the reign of Solomon, closely bound up with the interests of Israel. Hence the defeated Edomites could look for a refuge there. Hadad being yet a little child] Solomon uses the same expression of himself in 1 Kings 3:7. It implies youth, but not necessarily infancy.
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