1 Kings 11:21

The Message

While living in Egypt, Hadad heard that both David and Joab, commander of the army, were dead. He approached Pharaoh and said, “Send me off with your blessing—I want to return to my country.”

Cross References

Genesis 45:24

Then he sent his brothers off. As they left he told them, “Take it easy on the journey; try to get along with each other.”

2 Samuel 3:21

Abner then said, “I’m ready. Let me go now to rally everyone in Israel for my master, the king. They’ll make a treaty with you, authorizing you to rule them however you see fit.” Abner was sent off with David’s blessing.

1 Kings 11:22

“But why?” said Pharaoh. “Why would you want to leave here? Hasn’t everything been to your liking?” “Everything has been just fine,” said Hadad, “but I want to go home—give me a good send-off!” * * *

1 Kings 2:10

Then David joined his ancestors. He was buried in the City of David. David ruled Israel for forty years—seven years in Hebron and another thirty-three in Jerusalem. Solomon took over on the throne of his father David; he had a firm grip on the kingdom.

1 Kings 2:34

So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went back, struck Joab, and killed him. He was buried in his family plot out in the desert. The king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada over the army in place of Joab, and replaced Abiathar with Zadok the priest.

Exodus 4:19

God said to Moses in Midian: “Go. Return to Egypt. All the men who wanted to kill you are dead.”

Joshua 2:21

She said, “If that’s what you say, that’s the way it is,” and sent them off. They left and she hung the red rope out the window.

1 Samuel 9:26

They woke at the break of day. Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Get up and I’ll send you off.” Saul got up and the two of them went out in the street.