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1 Kings 11:40 (NET)

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40 Solomon tried to kill Jeroboam, but Jeroboam escaped to Egypt and found refuge with King Shishak of Egypt. He stayed in Egypt until Solomon died.

Definition(s):
Egypt (Ee-jipt): that troubles or oppresses; anguish
Jeroboam (Jer-o-boh-am): he that opposes the people
Shishak (Shy-shak): present of the bag; of the pot; of the thigh