Translations
Modern
So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind
Traditional
So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed.
Literal
And David went, he and six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the Brook of Besor, and those left behind stood still.
Latin
Abiit ergo David, ipse et sexcenti viri qui erant cum eo, et venerunt usque ad torrentem Besor: et lassi quidam substiterunt.
Original
Hebrew
English
So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind
Notes
Besor was a large stream in Philistine territory. It flowed into the Mediterranean Sea southwest of Gaza.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Places
Besor: Brook where David's men pursued the Amalekites
Glossary
Abigail Amalek, Amalekites Besor, Brook of Caravan David Hormah Samuel, Books of First and Second Shunem
Topics
Abiathar: High Priest--Called Ahimelech: Consults the Ephod for David Abigail: Nabal's Wife: Taken Captive and Rescued by David Amalekites: Defeated by David Besor: A Brook Near Gaza Brooks: Besor