father_of_Tahpenes
Egyptian Pharaoh who gave his daughter to Hadad
Biography
The father of Tahpenes is mentioned in 1Ki.11.19 as the Egyptian Pharaoh who showed favor to Hadad, an Edomite prince who fled to Egypt after King David's conquest of Edom. The Pharaoh welcomed Hadad and provided for him, even giving him his sister-in-law, the sister of Queen Tahpenes, as a wife. This marriage alliance demonstrates the Pharaoh's support for Hadad and his willingness to grant him refuge in Egypt. The name of this Pharaoh is not specified in the biblical text.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Kings 1 verse
- 1 Kings 11:19
"Hadad found great favor in the sight of Pharaoh, so that he gave him as wife the sister of his own wife, the sister of Tahpenes the queen."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentioned | Hebrew | H8472H |