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They arose out of Midian; he fled at first with an intent to go into Egypt, as is said, 1Ki_11:17, but took Midian, a neighbouring country, in his way, and staid there a while, possibly till he had by some of his servants tried Pharaoh’s mind, and prepared the way for his reception.
Paran; another country in the road from Edom to Egypt, where he hired men to attend him, that making his entrance there something like a prince, he might find more favour and respect from that king and people.
Appointed him victuals, and gave him land, to support himself and his train out of the profits of it.