1 Kings 11:18
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Hadad found great favour in the sight of Pharaoh,.... Perhaps for his comely personage, princely qualities, and good…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Midian - A town in the south of Judah. Paran is the desert tract immediately to the south of Judaea, the modern desert…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
These arose out of Midian - They at first retired to Midian, which lay to the southwest of the Dead Sea. Not supposing…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 11:14-25
While Solomon kept closely to God and to his duty there was no adversary nor evil occurrent (Kg1 5:4), nothing to create…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And they arose out of Midian It is not easy to decide what place or district is meant by Midian. The country so called…
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