Translations
Modern
Soon Saul came to the sheepfolds along the road, where there was a cave, and he went in to relieve himself. And David and his men were hiding in the recesses of the cave.
Traditional
And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.
Literal
And he came to the folds of the flock by the road, and there was a cave. And Saul went in to cover his feet. And David and his men were staying in the recesses of the cave.
Latin
Et venit ad caulas ovium, quæ se offerebant vianti: eratque ibi spelunca, quam ingressus est Saul ut purgaret ventrem: porro David et viri ejus in interiore parte speluncæ latebant.
Original
Hebrew
English
Soon Saul came to the sheepfolds along the road, where there was a cave, and he went in to relieve himself. And David and his men were hiding in the recesses of the cave.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Glossary
Topics
Cave: En-Gedi Caves were Used as Resting Places Caves: Engedi Caves: Often Capacious En-Gedi: Cave of Magnanimity: David to Saul Saul: King of Israel: Pursues David to En-Gedi Self-Control of David Sheep: Flocks of Kept in Folds or Cotes Shepherd: Keeps the Flocks in Folds The Feet: Sleep Expressed by Covering