1 Kings 11:18

And they arose out of Midian ,.... A country which lay in their way to Egypt, and where it seems they made some stay, and then departed:

and came to Paran ; near to which was a wilderness of the same name, in which the Israelites wandered when they came out of Egypt, and which lay between Edom and Egypt:

and they took men with them out of Paran ; either as guides and guards through the wilderness, or to make the better appearance before Pharaoh, and that they might meet with the better reception:

and they came to Egypt, unto Pharaoh king of Egypt ; and told their case, and informed him who Hadad was: who, pitying an unfortunate young prince,

gave him an house ; for him and his servants to dwell in:

and appointed him victuals ; a daily provision for him and his men:

and gave him land ; for his servants to cultivate, and from thence to raise a revenue for his support; the Jewish writers say he gave him cities to rule over; but as he was but a little child when he came, it cannot be thought that was done, at least directly.