1 Kings 11:21
While in Egypt Hadad heard that David had passed away and that Joab, the commander of the army, was dead. So Hadad asked Pharaoh,“Give me permission to leave so I can return to my homeland.”
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- 1 Kgs 2:10 : 10 Then David passed away and was buried in the City of David.
- 1 Kgs 2:34 : 34 So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up and executed Joab; he was buried at his home in the wilderness.
- Matt 2:20 : 20 saying,“Get up, take the child and his mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who were seeking the child’s life are dead.”
- Gen 45:24 : 24 Then he sent his brothers on their way and they left. He said to them,“As you travel don’t be overcome with fear.”
- Exod 4:19 : 19 The LORD said to Moses in Midian,“Go back to Egypt, because all the men who were seeking your life are dead.”
- Josh 2:21 : 21 She said,“I agree to these conditions.” She sent them on their way and then tied the red rope in the window.
- 1 Sam 9:26 : 26 They got up at dawn and Samuel called to Saul on the roof,“Get up, so I can send you on your way.” So Saul got up and the two of them– he and Samuel– went outside.
- 2 Sam 3:21 : 21 Abner said to David,“Let me leave so that I may go and gather all Israel to my lord the king so that they may make an agreement with you. Then you will rule over all that you desire.” So David sent Abner away, and he left in peace.
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22Pharaoh said to him,“What do you lack here that makes you want to go to your homeland?” Hadad replied,“Nothing, but please give me permission to leave.”
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