Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The sister of Tahpenes bore him a son named Genubath, whom Tahpenes brought up in the royal palace. There Genubath lived with Pharaoh’s own children. New Living Translation She bore him a son named Genubath. Tahpenes raised him in Pharaoh’s palace among Pharaoh’s own sons. English Standard Version And the sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house. And Genubath was in Pharaoh’s house among the sons of Pharaoh. Berean Standard Bible And 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. Berean Literal Bible And the sister of Tahpenes bore to him Genubath his son, and Tahpenes weaned him in the midst of the house of Pharaoh; and Genubath was in the house of Pharaoh in the midst of the sons of Pharaoh. King James Bible And the sister of Tahpenes bare him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house: and Genubath was in Pharaoh's household among the sons of Pharaoh. New King James Version Then the sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house. And Genubath was in Pharaoh’s household among the sons of Pharaoh. New American Standard Bible And the sister of Tahpenes gave birth to his son Genubath, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh’s house among the sons of Pharaoh. NASB 1995 The sister of Tahpenes bore his son Genubath, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh’s house among the sons of Pharaoh. NASB 1977 And the sister of Tahpenes bore his son Genubath, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh’s house among the sons of Pharaoh. Legacy Standard Bible And the sister of Tahpenes bore his son Genubath. And Tahpenes weaned him in Pharaoh’s house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh’s house among the sons of Pharaoh. Amplified Bible The sister of Tahpenes gave birth to Genubath, Hadad’s son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh’s household among the sons of Pharaoh. Berean Annotated Bible And the sister of Tahpenes (wife of the king) bore Hadad a son named Genubath (theft). Tahpenes herself weaned him in Pharaoh’s (great house) palace, and Genubath lived there among the sons of Pharaoh. Christian Standard Bible Tahpenes’s sister gave birth to Hadad’s son Genubath. Tahpenes herself weaned him in Pharaoh’s palace, and Genubath lived there along with Pharaoh’s sons. Holman Christian Standard Bible Tahpenes’ sister gave birth to Hadad’s son Genubath. Tahpenes herself weaned him in Pharaoh’s palace, and Genubath lived there along with Pharaoh’s sons. American Standard Version And the sister of Tahpenes bare him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh's house among the sons of Pharaoh. Contemporary English Version Hadad and his wife had a son named Genubath, and the queen let the boy grow up in the palace with her own children. English Revised Version And the sister of Tahpenes bare him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house: and Genubath was in Pharaoh's house among the sons of Pharaoh. GOD'S WORD® Translation Tahpenes' sister had a son [named] Genubath. Tahpenes presented the boy to Pharaoh in the palace, and Genubath lived in the palace among Pharaoh's children. Good News Translation She bore him a son, Genubath, who was raised by the queen in the palace, where he lived with the king's sons. International Standard Version Queen Tahpenes' sister bore him his son Genubath, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's palace while Genubath lived in Pharaoh's palace with the Pharaoh's own sons. NET Bible Tahpenes' sister gave birth to his son, named Genubath. Tahpenes raised him in Pharaoh's palace; Genubath grew up in Pharaoh's palace among Pharaoh's sons. New Heart English Bible The sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes raised in Pharaoh's house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh's house among the sons of Pharaoh. Webster's Bible Translation And the sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house: and Genubath was in Pharaoh's household among the sons of Pharaoh. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd 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. World English Bible The sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh’s house among the sons of Pharaoh. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the sister of Tahpenes bears to him his son Genubath, and Tahpenes weans him within the house of Pharaoh, and Genubath is in the house of Pharaoh in the midst of the sons of Pharaoh. Berean Literal Bible And the sister of Tahpenes bore to him Genubath his son, and Tahpenes weaned him in the midst of the house of Pharaoh; and Genubath was in the house of Pharaoh in the midst of the sons of Pharaoh. Young's Literal Translation and the sister of Tahpenes beareth to him Genubath his son, and Tahpenes weaneth him within the house of Pharaoh, and Genubath is in the house of Pharaoh in the midst of the sons of Pharaoh. Smith's Literal Translation And the sister of Tahpenes will bare to him Genubath his son, and Tahpenes will wean him in the midst of Pharaoh's house: and Genubath will be in Pharaoh's house in the midst of Pharaoh's sons. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the sister of Taphnes bore him his son Genubath, and Taphnes brought him up in the house of Pharao: and Genubath dwelt with Pharao among his children. Catholic Public Domain Version And the sister of Tahpenes bore to him a son, Genubath. And Tahpenes raised him in the house of Pharaoh. And Genubath was living with Pharaoh and his sons. New American Bible Tahpenes’ sister bore Hadad a son, Genubath. Tahpenes weaned him in Pharaoh’s palace. And Genubath lived in Pharaoh’s house, with Pharaoh’s own sons. New Revised Standard Version The sister of Tahpenes gave birth by him to his son Genubath, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh’s house; Genubath was in Pharaoh’s house among the children of Pharaoh. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh's household among the sons of Pharaoh. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the sister of Takhpis bore to him Gabuth his son, and Takhpis weaned Gabuth within the house of Pharaoh, and Gabuth was in the house of Pharaoh among the sons of Pharaoh. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house; and Genubath was in Pharaoh's house among the sons of Pharaoh. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the sister of Thekemina bore to him, even to Ader, Ganebath her son; and Thekemina brought him up in the midst of the sons of Pharao, and Ganebath was in the midst of the sons of Pharao. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hadad's Return…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 And the sister of Tahpenes bore Hadad a son named Genubath. 1 Samuel 1:20 So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” Genesis 21:2-3 So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. / And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him. Genesis 16:15-16 And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram gave the name Ishmael to the son she had borne. / Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to him. Tahpenes herself weaned him in Pharaoh’s palace, Exodus 2:7-10 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. … 1 Samuel 1:22-24 but Hannah did not go. “After the boy is weaned,” she said to her husband, “I will take him to appear before the LORD and to stay there permanently.” / “Do what you think is best,” her husband Elkanah replied, “and stay here until you have weaned him. Only may the LORD confirm His word.” So Hannah stayed and nursed her son until she had weaned him. / Once she had weaned him, Hannah took the boy with her, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour, and a skin of wine. Though the boy was still young, she brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. Genesis 21:8 So the child grew and was weaned, and Abraham held a great feast on the day Isaac was weaned. and Genubath lived there among the sons of Pharaoh. Acts 7:21-22 When he was set outside, Pharaoh’s daughter took him and brought him up as her own son. / So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. Genesis 41:40-44 You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” / Pharaoh also told Joseph, “I hereby place you over all the land of Egypt.” / Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. … Daniel 1:3-7 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, the chief of his court officials, to bring in some Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— / young men without blemish, handsome, gifted in all wisdom, knowledgeable, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace—and to teach them the language and literature of the Chaldeans. / The king assigned them daily provisions of the royal food and wine. They were to be trained for three years, after which they were to enter the king’s service. … 2 Samuel 3:3 his second was Chileab, by Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel; his third was Absalom, the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; 1 Chronicles 3:2 the third was Absalom the son of Maacah daughter of King Talmai of Geshur; the fourth was Adonijah the son of Haggith; 2 Samuel 13:1 After some time, David’s son Amnon fell in love with Tamar, the beautiful sister of David’s son Absalom. 2 Samuel 13:37-39 Now Absalom fled and went to Talmai son of Ammihud, the king of Geshur. But David mourned for his son every day. / After Absalom had fled and gone to Geshur, he stayed there three years. / And King David longed to go to Absalom, for he had been consoled over Amnon’s death. 2 Samuel 14:27 Three sons were born to Absalom, and a daughter named Tamar, who was a beautiful woman. 1 Kings 3:1 Later, Solomon formed an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt by marrying his daughter. Solomon brought her to the City of David until he had finished building his palace and the house of the LORD, as well as the wall around Jerusalem. 1 Kings 9:16 Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife. Treasury of Scripture And the sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath his son, whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house: and Genubath was in Pharaoh's household among the sons of Pharaoh. weaned Genesis 21:7 And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age. 1 Samuel 1:24 And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young. Jump to Previous Bare Beareth Bore Care Children House Household Midst Palace Pharaoh Pharaoh's Royal Sister Tahpenes Tah'penes Weaned Weaneth WithinJump to Next Bare Beareth Bore Care Children House Household Midst Palace Pharaoh Pharaoh's Royal Sister Tahpenes Tah'penes Weaned Weaneth Within1 Kings 11 1. Solomon's wives and concubines4. In his old age they draw him to idolatry 9. God threatens him, 14. Solomon's adversaries were Hadad, who was entertained in Egypt 23. Rezon, who reigned in Damascus 26. And Jeroboam, to whom Ahijah prophesied 41. Solomon's acts, reign, and death. Rehoboam succeeds him And the sister of Tahpenes bore Hadad a son named Genubath. This phrase introduces us to a significant familial connection within the Egyptian royal court. Tahpenes is identified as the queen or a high-ranking woman in Pharaoh's household, indicating Hadad's integration into Egyptian society. The birth of Genubath to Hadad, an Edomite prince, signifies the continuation of Hadad's lineage despite his exile. This connection to Egypt highlights the political alliances and familial ties that were common in the ancient Near East, where marriages often served to solidify alliances between nations. The name Genubath, meaning "theft" or "robbery," may reflect the circumstances of his birth or future actions, though the text does not elaborate further. Tahpenes herself weaned him in Pharaoh’s palace, and Genubath lived there among the sons of Pharaoh. Persons / Places / Events 1. TahpenesAn Egyptian queen, wife of Pharaoh, who played a role in the upbringing of Genubath. Her involvement signifies the political alliances Solomon had with Egypt. 2. Genubath The son of Hadad and the sister of Tahpenes. Raised in Pharaoh's palace, his life represents the intertwining of Israelite and Egyptian relations during Solomon's reign. 3. Pharaoh's Palace The royal residence in Egypt where Genubath was raised. This setting highlights the influence and reach of Egyptian culture and politics. 4. Hadad An Edomite adversary of Solomon who fled to Egypt. His presence in Egypt and the birth of his son there underscore the political tensions and alliances of the time. 5. Solomon The King of Israel during this period, whose alliances and marriages with foreign nations, including Egypt, led to both political strength and spiritual compromise. Teaching Points The Danger of CompromiseSolomon's alliances, including those with Egypt, led to spiritual compromise. Believers must guard against allowing worldly influences to lead them away from God. The Influence of Upbringing Genubath's upbringing in Pharaoh's palace shows the impact of environment on one's beliefs and values. Christians should be mindful of the environments they cultivate for themselves and their families. God's Sovereignty in Political Affairs Despite human alliances and political maneuvers, God's purposes prevail. Trust in God's sovereignty should guide our responses to political and social changes. The Consequences of Disobedience Solomon's disobedience to God's commands regarding foreign alliances had long-term consequences for Israel. Obedience to God's Word is crucial for personal and communal well-being. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 11:20?2. How does 1 Kings 11:20 illustrate consequences of Solomon's alliances with foreign nations? 3. What role does Pharaoh's daughter play in Solomon's spiritual decline in 1 Kings 11? 4. How can we guard against similar compromises in our faith today? 5. Compare Solomon's alliances in 1 Kings 11 with Deuteronomy 7:3-4 warnings. 6. What lessons can we learn about obedience to God from 1 Kings 11:20? 7. How does 1 Kings 11:20 reflect God's view on political alliances through marriage? 8. What does 1 Kings 11:20 reveal about Solomon's adherence to God's commandments? 9. How does the marriage in 1 Kings 11:20 affect Solomon's kingdom? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 11? 11. How do the details of King Ahab's military campaigns in 1 Kings 20 align or conflict with other biblical passages about his reign? 12. Is there external evidence outside the Bible confirming Israel's victories over Aram recorded in 1 Kings 20? 13. Who were the believers in the Old Testament? 14. What role did Egyptians play in biblical narratives? What Does 1 Kings 11:20 Mean And the sister of Tahpenes bore Hadad a son named Genubath• Scripture roots this moment in the larger narrative of 1 Kings 11:14–22, where “the LORD raised up an adversary to Solomon—Hadad the Edomite.” • By marrying into Pharaoh’s household through Tahpenes’ sister, Hadad gains more than refuge; he receives royal legitimacy, echoing earlier alliances such as Solomon’s own marriage to Pharaoh’s daughter (1 Kings 3:1). • The birth of Genubath cements a dynastic link between Edom and Egypt, ensuring that Hadad’s line will carry both Edomite blood and Egyptian court privilege (compare Genesis 36:1 for Edomite lineage and Exodus 12:38 for mixed multitudes influencing Israel’s future). Tahpenes herself weaned him in Pharaoh’s palace • In the ancient Near East, a mother’s personal involvement in weaning signified full acceptance of the child. Tahpenes—likely Pharaoh’s chief wife—acts as royal foster-mother, mirroring Pharaoh’s daughter drawing Moses from the Nile (Exodus 2:5–10). • Weaning marked the transition from fragile infancy to stable childhood; celebrations surrounded it (Genesis 21:8; 1 Samuel 1:23–28). Genubath’s weaning inside the palace underlines his protected status. • God’s providence sometimes shelters future adversaries in unexpected places, just as Joseph thrived in Egypt before confronting his brothers (Genesis 45:4–8). Genubath lived there among the sons of Pharaoh • Growing up alongside royal princes assures Genubath of elite education, military training, and political networking (compare Acts 7:22 on Moses learning “all the wisdom of the Egyptians”). • This detail foreshadows continued tensions between Israel and Edom. An Edomite prince with Egyptian grooming becomes a ready instrument once Solomon’s kingdom begins to fracture (1 Kings 11:25). • The verse quietly shows the ripple effect of Solomon’s earlier compromise with foreign alliances (1 Kings 11:1–4). God’s Word portrays cause and effect with literal accuracy: foreign influences nurtured in the palace eventually trouble Israel. summary 1 Kings 11:20 records more than a family milestone; it documents how God sovereignly positioned an Edomite heir inside Egypt’s royal court. Through the royal favor of Tahpenes, Genubath receives privilege and preparation that will later fuel opposition against Israel. The verse highlights the literal unfolding of God’s warning that foreign entanglements breed future trouble, affirming His precise control over history and His faithfulness to uphold both blessing and judgment revealed in Scripture. (20) Genubath is similarly unknown. The weaning in the house of Pharaoh, no doubt with the customary festival (comp. Genesis 20:18), indicated the admittance of the child into the royal family of Egypt.Verse 20. - And the sister of Tahpenes bare him Genubath his son [otherwise unknown], whom Tahpenes weaned in Pharaoh's house [A significant token of his adoption into the royal family. The weaning, which generally took place in the second, sometimes third, (2 Macc. 7:27) year,was clearly a much more marked occasion in the ancient East than it is among ourselves (Genesis 21:8; 1 Samuel 1:24) ]: and Genubath was in Pharaoh's household among the sons of Pharaoh. [i.e. he was brought up in the Egyptian harem.]Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the sisterאֲח֣וֹת (’ă·ḥō·wṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister of Tahpenes תַּחְפְּנֵ֗יס (taḥ·pə·nês) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8472: Tahpenes -- an Egyptian queen bore וַתֵּ֨לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage [Hadad] ל֜וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew a son בְּנ֔וֹ (bə·nōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son named Genubath. גְּנֻבַ֣ת (gə·nu·ḇaṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1592: Genubath -- son of an Edomite Tahpenes תַחְפְּנֵ֔ס (ṯaḥ·pə·nês) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8472: Tahpenes -- an Egyptian queen herself weaned וַתִּגְמְלֵ֣הוּ (wat·tiḡ·mə·lê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 1580: To deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean, ripen him in בְּת֖וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre Pharaoh’s פַּרְעֹ֑ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings palace, בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house and Genubath גְנֻבַת֙ (ḡə·nu·ḇaṯ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1592: Genubath -- son of an Edomite lived וַיְהִ֤י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be there בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house among בְּת֖וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the sons בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Pharaoh. פַרְעֹֽה׃ (p̄ar·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings Links 1 Kings 11:20 NIV1 Kings 11:20 NLT 1 Kings 11:20 ESV 1 Kings 11:20 NASB 1 Kings 11:20 KJV 1 Kings 11:20 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 11:20 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 11:20 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 11:20 French Bible 1 Kings 11:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 11:20 The sister of Tahpenes bore him Genubath (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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