Old Testament
Genubath
The son of Hadad the Edomite, born to the sister of Queen Tahpenes in the Egyptian royal court.
Genubath was the son of Hadad, an Edomite prince who fled to Egypt to escape King David and Joab. He was raised within the household of Pharaoh, born to the sister of Queen Tahpenes. His existence highlights the political alliances and refuge granted to enemies of the Davidic throne during Solomon's reign.
In the text
- Verses
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- Books
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- First appears
- 1 Kings 11:20
- Last appears
- 1 Kings 11:20
Where Genubath appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Eli30 versesEli was a high priest and judge of Israel who mentored Samuel and oversaw the tabernacle at Shiloh.
- Naboth18 versesA Jezreelite who refused to sell his ancestral vineyard to King Ahab, leading to his unjust execution.
- Achish16 versesThe Philistine king of Gath who provided sanctuary to David while he was fleeing from King Saul.
- Abishag5 versesA young Shunammite woman chosen to serve as a nurse and companion to King David in his final days.
- Ginath2 versesA man whose followers unsuccessfully contested Omri for the throne of Israel after Zimri's death.
- Tahpenes2 versesAn Egyptian queen who raised the son of Hadad the Edomite in the court of Pharaoh.
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