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The sister of Tahpenes, an Egyptian queen, was given in marriage to Hadad the Edomite by Pharaoh.
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The sister of Tahpenes is mentioned in 1Ki.11.19 as an Egyptian queen who was given in marriage to Hadad, an Edomite prince who fled to Egypt after King David's conquest of Edom. Pharaoh, the father of Tahpenes, showed favor to Hadad and provided for him, even giving him the queen's sister 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 Tahpenes' sister is not specified in the biblical text.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H8472
There Hadad found such great favor in the sight of Pharaoh that he gave to him in marriage the sister of Queen Tahpenes, his own wife.
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