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1 Samuel 23

1 Samuel 23:29

Saul Pursues David · 1 Samuel 23:7–29
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Translations

Modern
And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi.
Traditional
And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En–gedi.
Literal
And David went up from there and dwelt in the strongholds of En-gedi.
Latin
Ascendit ergo David inde: et habitavit in locis tutissimis Engaddi.

Original

Hebrew
English
And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi.

Notes

1 Samuel 23:29

David traveled eastward from the area of Ziph (1 Samuel 23:14). He found safety in the strongholds of En-gedi. These rocky highlands were on the western shore of the Dead Sea. There was an oasis in this region, making it an ideal place to find water and food.

1 Samuel 23:1–29

Because Saul received reports from informants, he was able to continue pursuing David (1 Samuel 23:7,13). David also had informants, which helped him stay ahead of Saul (1 Samuel 23:1, 9, 15, 25). David’s greatest advantage was that he could seek guidance and help from God, which Saul did not have (1 Samuel 23:2, 4, 12).

Theme notes and profiles

David Saul

Events

Parallels

Psalm 54:1–7

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Places

Engedi: Oasis in Judah; refuge for David; Chedorlaomer's victory

Glossary

David En-gedi John the Baptist Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Caves: Engedi David: King of Israel: Goes to En-Gedi En-Gedi: David Uses As a Stronghold Fort: Caves Used For