1 Kings 11:19
1 Kings 11:19 in Multiple Translations
There 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.
And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.
And Hadad found great favor in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.
Now Hadad was very pleasing to Pharaoh, so that he gave him the sister of his wife, Tahpenes the queen, for his wife.
Pharaoh became very friendly with Hadad, and he gave him the sister of his own wife to marry, Queen Tahpenes' sister.
So Hadad found great fauour in the sight of Pharaoh, and he gaue him to wife the sister of his owne wife, euen the sister of Tahpenes the Queene.
And Hadad findeth grace in the eyes of Pharaoh exceedingly, and he giveth to him a wife, the sister of his own wife, sister of Tahpenes the mistress;
Hadad found great favor in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him as wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.
And Hadad found great favor in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him for a wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.
And Adad found great favour before Pharao, insomuch that he gave him to wife, the own sister of his wife Taphnes the queen.
The king liked Hadad. As a result he gave him the sister of his own wife, Queen Tahpenes, to be Hadad’s wife.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 11:19
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1 Kings 11:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּמְצָא֙
הֲדַ֥ד
חֵ֛ן
בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י
פַרְעֹ֖ה
מְאֹ֑ד
וַ/יִּתֶּן
ל֤/וֹ
אִשָּׁה֙
אֶת
אֲח֣וֹת
אִשְׁתּ֔/וֹ
אֲח֖וֹת
תַּחְפְּנֵ֥יס
הַ/גְּבִירָֽה
וַ/יִּמְצָא֙
mâtsâʼ
H4672
to find
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הֲדַ֥ד
Hădad
H1908
Hadad
N-proper
חֵ֛ן
chên
H2580
favor
N-ms
בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd
פַרְעֹ֖ה
Parʻôh
H6547
Pharaoh
N-proper
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
וַ/יִּתֶּן
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֤/וֹ
Prep | Suff
אִשָּׁה֙
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אֲח֣וֹת
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs
אִשְׁתּ֔/וֹ
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs | Suff
אֲח֖וֹת
ʼâchôwth
H269
sister
N-fs
תַּחְפְּנֵ֥יס
Tachpᵉnêyç
H8472
Tahpenes
N-proper
הַ/גְּבִירָֽה
gᵉbîyrâh
H1377
queen
Art | N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 11:19
וַ/יִּמְצָא֙
mâtsâʼ
H4672
"to find"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
Matsa means to find or attain something, whether it is a physical object, a person, or a condition, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to find, attain to 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to find 1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought) 1a1b) to find (what is lost) 1a1c) to meet, encounter 1a1d) to find (a condition) 1a1e) to learn, devise 1a2) to find out 1a2a) to find out 1a2b) to detect 1a2c) to guess 1a3) to come upon, light upon 1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with 1a3b) to hit 1a3c) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be found 1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered 1b1b) to appear, be recognised 1b1c) to be discovered, be detected 1b1d) to be gained, be secured 1b2) to be, be found 1b2a) to be found in 1b2b) to be in the possession of 1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be 1b2d) to be left (after war) 1b2e) to be present 1b2f) to prove to be 1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to find, attain 1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come 1c3) to cause to encounter 1c4) to present (offering)
Usage: Occurs in 425 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on. See also: Genesis 2:20; Deuteronomy 22:3; 2 Kings 9:35.
הֲדַ֥ד
Hădad
H1908
"Hadad"
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.
חֵ֛ן
chên
H2580
"favor"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means showing kindness or favor to someone, like God's graciousness to humanity. It appears in the Bible as 'favor' or 'grace'.
Definition: 1) favour, grace, charm 1a) favour, grace, elegance 1b) favour, acceptance
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: favour, grace(-ious), pleasant, precious, (well-) favoured. See also: Genesis 6:8; 1 Samuel 20:29; Psalms 45:3.
בְּ/עֵינֵ֥י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
פַרְעֹ֖ה
Parʻôh
H6547
"Pharaoh"
N-proper
In the Bible, Pharaoh refers to the king of Egypt, a powerful leader with great authority. The word is used in many passages, including Genesis 12:15 and Exodus 1:9, to describe the ruler of Egypt. It is a title of respect and power.
Definition: A man of the Egyptians living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.23.29; also called Pharaoh at 2Ki.23.35 etc.; Another name of ne.kho (נְכוֹ "Neco" H5224G) § Pharaoh = "great house" the common title of the king of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: Pharaoh. See also: Genesis 12:15; Exodus 6:29; 2 Kings 23:35.
מְאֹ֑ד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
וַ/יִּתֶּן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
ל֤/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
אִשָּׁה֙
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אֲח֣וֹת
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
N-fs
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
אִשְׁתּ֔/וֹ
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
אֲח֖וֹת
ʼâchôwth
H269
"sister"
N-fs
A sister in the Bible can be a biological sibling, a half-sister, or a close relative. In Genesis 4:2, Cain's sister is not named, but in Genesis 24:15, Rebekah is Isaac's cousin and future wife.
Definition: 1) sister 1a) sister (same parents) 1b) half-sister (same father) 1c) relative 1c1) (metaph) of Israel's and Judah's relationship 1d) beloved 1d1) bride 1e) (fig.) of intimate connection 1f) another
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other, sister, together. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Samuel 13:22; Proverbs 7:4.
תַּחְפְּנֵ֥יס
Tachpᵉnêyç
H8472
"Tahpenes"
N-proper
Tahpenes was an Egyptian queen who lived during the time of King David and Solomon, and her name means 'wife of the king'. She was married to a pharaoh and was the mother of his daughter. The Bible mentions her in 1 Kings 11:19.
Definition: A woman of the Egyptians living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.11.19; married to Pharaoh (H6547K); mother of: daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) § Tahpenes = "wife of the king" an Egyptian queen in the times of David and Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Tahpenes. See also: 1 Kings 11:19; 1 Kings 11:20.
הַ/גְּבִירָֽה
gᵉbîyrâh
H1377
"queen"
Art | N-fs
A queen or lady, this word describes a woman in a position of power or nobility. In the Bible, it is used to refer to queens, including queen mothers, who played important roles in Israel's history.
Definition: 1) queen, lady 2) queen-mother
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: queen. See also: 1 Kings 11:19; 2 Chronicles 15:16; Jeremiah 13:18.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 11:19
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- Context
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- 1 Kings 11:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 11:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 11:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:19
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:19
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 11:19
- Sermons on 1 Kings 11:19
Context — Hadad’s Return
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.
20And the sister of Tahpenes bore Hadad a son named Genubath. Tahpenes herself weaned him in Pharaoh’s palace, and Genubath lived there among the sons of Pharaoh. 21When 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.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 39:4 | Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 43:7–9 | So they entered the land of Egypt because they did not obey the voice of the LORD, and they went as far as Tahpanhes. Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah at Tahpanhes: “In the sight of the Jews, pick up some large stones and bury them in the clay of the brick pavement at the entrance to Pharaoh’s palace at Tahpanhes. |
| 3 | Genesis 39:21 | the LORD was with him and extended kindness to him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. |
| 4 | Acts 7:10 | and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted Joseph favor and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler over Egypt and all his household. |
| 5 | Acts 7:21 | When he was set outside, Pharaoh’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son. |
| 6 | Genesis 41:45 | Pharaoh gave Joseph the name Zaphenath-paneah, and he gave him Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On, to be his wife. And Joseph took charge of all the land of Egypt. |
1 Kings 11:19 Summary
This verse tells us that Hadad, an Edomite, found great favor with Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, and was given the sister of Queen Tahpenes in marriage. This shows that Pharaoh trusted and accepted Hadad, and wanted to form a strong alliance with him, similar to the way God wants to form a strong relationship with us, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3 and John 15:15. Just as Pharaoh showed kindness and generosity to Hadad, we can demonstrate love and care to those around us, following the example of Jesus in Matthew 22:37-40. By showing kindness and generosity to others, we can build strong relationships and create a sense of community and belonging, just as Hadad experienced in Egypt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Pharaoh give Hadad, an Edomite, the sister of his own wife in marriage?
Pharaoh gave Hadad the sister of Queen Tahpenes in marriage because Hadad had found great favor in his sight, indicating a strong bond of trust and friendship between them, as seen in other biblical accounts of alliances formed through marriage, such as in Genesis 26:34 and Exodus 2:21.
What is the significance of Hadad's marriage to the sister of Queen Tahpenes?
Hadad's marriage to the sister of Queen Tahpenes signified a high level of acceptance and integration into Egyptian society, as well as a strategic alliance between Hadad and Pharaoh, similar to the alliances formed by other biblical leaders, such as in 1 Kings 3:1 and 2 Samuel 3:14.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of 1 Kings 11?
This verse is part of the narrative of Hadad's rise to prominence in Egypt, which serves as a backdrop to the larger story of King Solomon's reign and the division of the kingdom, as seen in 1 Kings 11:1-40 and 1 Kings 12:1-33.
What can we learn from Pharaoh's treatment of Hadad?
Pharaoh's treatment of Hadad demonstrates the importance of showing kindness and generosity to those in need, as highlighted in biblical principles such as Leviticus 19:34 and Deuteronomy 10:19, which emphasize the need to love and care for strangers and outsiders.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can demonstrate kindness and generosity to those around me, just as Pharaoh showed favor to Hadad?
- How can I cultivate strong relationships with others, built on trust and mutual respect, as seen in the bond between Hadad and Pharaoh?
- What are some potential risks or challenges associated with forming close alliances or relationships with those in positions of power, as Hadad did with Pharaoh?
- How can I balance the desire for acceptance and integration into a new community or society with the need to remain faithful to my own values and principles, as Hadad navigated his new life in Egypt?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 11:19
And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh,.... Perhaps for his comely personage, princely qualities, and good behaviour, as he grew up: so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 11:19
And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:19
God so disposing his heart, that Hadad might be a scourge to Solomon for his impieties, which God foresaw long before they were done.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:19
1 Kings 11:19 And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him to wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen.Ver. 19. So that he gave him to wife, &c.] Orphans are God’ s clients: he ordinarily pitieth outcasts, as he did Ishmael, and promiseth to do to his poor people in that condition. See Isaiah 16:4.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 11:19
(19) Tahpenes the queen—a name unknown, either in history or in the Egyptian monuments.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 11:19
19. the queen] The Hebrew word ðáéøä (g’birah) is not the usual word for ‘queen,’ but a title of special honour, used occasionally (1 Kings 15:13; 1 Chronicles 15:16) for the ‘queen-mother,’ always a person of great influence in an Oriental court.
Sermons on 1 Kings 11:19
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Just Before the Battle by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Joshua and his encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ. Joshua made four important discoveries that night. Firstly, he realized tha |
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(Genesis) Genesis 40:20-23 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Joseph from the Bible to convey the message that God cares and is working in our lives, even in difficult circumstances. The spe |
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From the Captivity of the Ten Tribes to the First Year of Cyrus by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus recounts the tragic events that led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the captivity of the Israelites. From the siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonians to the appo |
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Jeremiah 43:7 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the tragic return of the Israelites to Egypt, a place of bondage from which they had been delivered by God. He emphasizes that fear and disobedience led them |
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(Genesis) Genesis 39:21-23 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Joseph from the Bible. He highlights how despite the challenging circumstances Joseph faced, the Lord was with him and showed h |
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Magnificent Mercy by Chuck Swindoll | Charles Swindoll preaches on the profound impact of experiencing relief, highlighting how God, as the author of relief, grants us peace, satisfaction, and ease through His mercy. S |
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The Lord Had Made Them Joyful, and Turned by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes that God has the power to turn the hearts of men, as demonstrated in the lives of biblical figures like Joseph, Moses, and Daniel. He encourages believers to |