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.”

What does 1 Kings 11:17 mean?
1 Kings 11:17 (KJV): "That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad being yet a little child." This verse is part of the Old Testament narrative, specifically in the book of 1 Kings, which provides a detailed account of the…
Read full commentaryDevotionalEscaping the Shadows: A Reflection on 1 Kings 11:17
In 1 Kings 11:17, we read, "That Hadad fled, he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him, to go into Egypt; Hadad being yet a little child." This verse isn't just a historical note; it’s a profound commentary on fleeing from danger, the scars of childhood, and the…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Refuge and Redemption: Inspired by 1 Kings 11:17
O Lord our God, the Almighty Creator of Heaven and Earth, I humbly come before You today, reflecting on the plight of Hadad, who fled to Egypt as a little child, as recorded in 1 Kings 11:17. In this passage, we see a young life forced into exile, seeking refuge from the dangers…
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