John Gill Commentary 1 Kings 11:22

John Gill Commentary

1 Kings 11:22

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
John Gill
John Gill

John Gill Commentary

1 Kings 11:22

1697–1771
Reformed Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Then Pharaoh said unto him, But what hast thou lacked with me, that, behold, thou seekest to go to thine own country? And he answered, Nothing: howbeit only let me depart." — 1 Kings 11:22 (ASV)

Then Pharaoh said unto him, but what hast thou lacked with me ,
&c.] Either of an equipage suitable to his birth and marriage, or of provisions for his household, or of honour and respect, or of any favour from him:

that, behold, thou seekest to go into thine own country ?
as if not well used where he was, or would be better provided for there:

and he answered, nothing ;
he wanted nothing at all, had all he could wish for:

howbeit, let me go in any wise :
he had such an extreme desire to go, that he begged it might not be denied him on any account; whether he acquainted Pharaoh with his view in this request is not said, but it is probable he did, and it is certain Pharaoh gave him leave to go, see (1 Kings 11:25) .