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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/23.htm">New International Version</a> David said, &#8220LORD, God of Israel, your servant has heard definitely that Saul plans to come to Keilah and destroy the town on account of me. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then David prayed, “O LORD, God of Israel, I have heard that Saul is planning to come and destroy Keilah because I am here. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then David said, “O LORD, the God of Israel, your servant has surely heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And David said, “O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city on my account. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a> Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a> Then David said, “O LORD God of Israel, Your servant has certainly heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah to destroy the city for my sake. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then David said, “LORD God of Israel, Your servant has heard for certain that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah to destroy the city on my account. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then David said, &#8220O LORD God of Israel, Your servant has heard for certain that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah to destroy the city on my account. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then David said, “O LORD God of Israel, Thy servant has heard for certain that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah to destroy the city on my account. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then David said, “O Yahweh, the God of Israel, Your slave has heard for certain that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah to make the city a ruin on my account. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then David said, “O LORD, the God of Israel, Your servant has heard for certain that Saul intends to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David said, “LORD God of Israel, your servant has reliable information that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the town because of me. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then David said, &#8220 LORD God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the town because of me. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then said David, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, thy servant hath surely heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David prayed, "LORD God of Israel, I was told that Saul is planning to come here. What should I do? Suppose he threatens to destroy the town because of me. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then said David, O LORD, the God of Israel, thy servant hath surely heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then David said, "LORD God of Israel, I have actually heard that Saul is going to come to Keilah and destroy the city on account of me. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then David said, "LORD, God of Israel, I have heard that Saul is planning to come to Keilah and destroy it on account of me, your servant. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> David said, "LORD God of Israel. Your servant has definitely heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah to destroy the town because of me. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And David said, ?O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city on my account. <a href="/net/1_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a> Then David said, "O LORD God of Israel, your servant has clearly heard that Saul is planning to come to Keilah to destroy the city because of me. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then David said, "LORD, God of Israel, your servant has surely heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. <a href="/web/1_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a> Then David said, “O Yahweh, the God of Israel, your servant has surely heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah to destroy the city for my sake. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And David says, “YHWH, God of Israel, Your servant has certainly heard that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And David saith, 'Jehovah, God of Israel, Thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul is seeking to come in unto Keilah, to destroy the city on mine account. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say, Jehovah God of Israel, hearing, thy servant heard that Saul is seeking to come to Keilah to destroy the city on account of me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David said: O Lord God of Israel, thy servant hath heard a report, that Saul designeth to come to Ceila, to destroy the city for my sake: <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David said: “O Lord God of Israel, your servant has heard a report that Saul is planning to go to Keilah, so that he may overturn the city because of me. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a> “LORD God of Israel,” David prayed, “your servant has heard that Saul plans to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David said, “O LORD, the God of Israel, your servant has heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then David said, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant has heard for certain that Saul seeks to come to Keilah to destroy the city on my account. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said: “LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel, your Servant has heard that Shaul seeks to come to Qayla to destroy the city because of me<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then said David: 'O LORD, the God of Israel, Thy servant hath surely heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David said, Lord God of Israel, thy servant has indeed heard, that Saul seeks to come against Keila to destroy the city on my account. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/23-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=6815" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Saul Pursues David</a> …9When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.” 10<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wiḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">And David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">Your servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·mō·a‘ (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">has heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: mə·ḇaq·qêš (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">intends</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: lā·ḇō·w (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">to come</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/7084.htm" title="7084: qə·‘î·lāh (N-proper-fs) -- A city in Judah. Perhaps from qala' in the sense of inclosing; citadel; Keilah, a place in Palestine.">Keilah</a> <a href="/hebrew/7843.htm" title="7843: lə·ša·ḥêṯ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- Perhaps to go to ruin. A primitive root; to decay, i.e. ruin.">and destroy</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: lā·‘îr (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/5668.htm" title="5668: ba·‘ă·ḇū·rî (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Or rabur; passive participle of abar; properly, crossed, i.e. transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that.">on my account.</a> 11Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/31-4.htm">Psalm 31:4</a> You free me from the net laid out for me, for You are my refuge. <a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Psalm 54:1-3</a> For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might! / Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth. / For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah <a href="/psalms/142-1.htm">Psalm 142:1-3</a> A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy. / I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him. / Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me. <a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a> In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. <a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Psalm 34:4</a> I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. <a href="/psalms/56-9.htm">Psalm 56:9</a> Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side. <a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1-3</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. / I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. / He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1-2</a> For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. / Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed. <a href="/psalms/61-1.htm">Psalm 61:1-2</a> For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. Of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. / From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. <a href="/psalms/86-7.htm">Psalm 86:7</a> In the day of my distress I call on You, because You answer me. <a href="/psalms/91-15.htm">Psalm 91:15</a> When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him. <a href="/psalms/116-4.htm">Psalm 116:4</a> Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!” <a href="/psalms/120-1.htm">Psalm 120:1</a> A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me. <a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a> Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a> Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, your servant has certainly heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.destroy the city<a href="/1_samuel/23-8.htm">1 Samuel 23:8</a> And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.<a href="/1_samuel/22-19.htm">1 Samuel 22:19</a> And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen, and asses, and sheep, with the edge of the sword.<a href="/genesis/18-24.htm">Genesis 18:24</a> Peradventure there be fifty righteous within the city: wilt thou also destroy and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are therein?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/20-16.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-7.htm">Definitely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/15-18.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-6.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-8.htm">Keilah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-8.htm">Kei'lah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">News</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-17.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-33.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-22.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-9.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-23.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-23.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-23.htm">Seeks</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-15.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-22.htm">Surely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-12.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-4.htm">Definitely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-21.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-10.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-11.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-11.htm">Keilah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-11.htm">Kei'lah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">News</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm">Plans</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-26.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-12.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-11.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">Saul's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-9.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-9.htm">Seeks</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-11.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-20.htm">Surely</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 23</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">David, enquiring of the Lord by Abiathar, rescues Keilah</a> 7. <a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">God showing him the coming of Saul, and the treachery of the Keilites, </a> 13. <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">he escapes from Keilah</a> 14. <a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">In Ziph Jonathan comes and comforts him</a> 19. <a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">The Ziphites discover him to Saul</a> 25. <a href="/1_samuel/23-25.htm">At Maon he is rescued from Saul by the invasion of the Philistines</a> 29. <a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">He dwells at En Gedi</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And David said, David, the anointed future king of Israel, often sought guidance from God during his trials. This reflects his dependence on divine wisdom rather than solely on his own understanding, a theme consistent throughout his life (see <a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8</a>).“O LORD, God of Israel, David addresses God with reverence, acknowledging Him as the covenant God of Israel. This title emphasizes God's unique relationship with Israel, as seen in <a href="/exodus/3-15.htm">Exodus 3:15</a>, and highlights David's recognition of God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His people.Your servant has heard David refers to himself as God's servant, indicating humility and submission to God's will. This is a common self-designation for those who seek to align themselves with God's purposes, as seen in the lives of other biblical figures like Moses (<a href="/numbers/12-7.htm">Numbers 12:7</a>) and Daniel (<a href="/daniel/6-20.htm">Daniel 6:20</a>).that Saul intends to come to Keilah Saul, the current king, is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. Keilah is a city in the lowlands of Judah, significant for its strategic location. This pursuit reflects the ongoing conflict between Saul and David, a central narrative in 1 Samuel.and destroy the city on my account. David is concerned that his presence in Keilah will bring destruction upon the city due to Saul's relentless pursuit. This reflects the broader theme of the innocent suffering due to the actions of others, a motif seen throughout scripture, such as in the story of Joseph (Genesis 39-41). David's concern for Keilah's inhabitants shows his protective and kingly qualities, foreshadowing his future role as a shepherd of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed future king of Israel, currently fleeing from King Saul. David is a man after God's own heart, seeking divine guidance in his decisions. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The current king of Israel, who is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. Saul's actions are driven by paranoia and a desire to maintain power. 3. <a href="/topical/k/keilah.htm">Keilah</a> A city in Judah that David had just saved from the Philistines. It becomes a focal point of David's concern as he seeks God's guidance on whether Saul will attack it because of him. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord,_god_of_israel.htm">The LORD, God of Israel</a> The covenant God of Israel, whom David seeks for guidance and protection. David's relationship with God is central to his leadership and decision-making. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_philistines.htm">The Philistines</a> A recurring enemy of Israel, whose attack on Keilah prompted David to intervene and save the city, demonstrating his role as a protector of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/seeking_divine_guidance.htm">Seeking Divine Guidance</a> David's inquiry of the Lord highlights the importance of seeking God's will in our decisions, especially in times of uncertainty and danger. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Despite the threat from Saul, David trusts in God's plan and protection, reminding us to rely on God's sovereignty over our circumstances. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_leadership.htm">Courage in Leadership</a> David's willingness to protect Keilah despite personal risk demonstrates the courage and responsibility of godly leadership. <a href="/topical/i/intercession_for_others.htm">Intercession for Others</a> David's concern for Keilah shows the importance of interceding for others, even when it may bring personal risk or sacrifice. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> David's actions are a testament to living out one's faith through decisive and courageous actions, trusting in God's guidance and protection.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 23</a> <a href="/q/how_does_2_kings_20_6_fit_with_omniscience.htm">2 Kings 20:6: How does God adding fifteen years to King Hezekiah’s life fit with divine omniscience and an unchangeable plan? </a> <a href="/q/why_were_israelites_deceived_by_appearances.htm">How could the Israelites be so easily deceived by mere outward appearances (Joshua 9:4–5)? </a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_use_the_ephod_for_guidance.htm">How did David consult the ephod for instant divine guidance in 1 Samuel 23:9-12 when similar direct communication is uncommon elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god's_spirit_prompt_saul's_prophecy.htm">Why does the 'Spirit of God' in 1 Samuel 10:10 produce such immediate prophetic activity in Saul, yet seemingly not in others?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/23-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And David דָּוִד֒ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said, וַיֹּאמֶר֮ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “O LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Your servant עַבְדְּךָ֔ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant has heard שָׁמֹ֤עַ (šā·mō·a‘) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction Saul שָׁא֖וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites intends מְבַקֵּ֥שׁ (mə·ḇaq·qêš) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> To search out, to strive after to come לָב֣וֹא (lā·ḇō·w) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Keilah קְעִילָ֑ה (qə·‘î·lāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7084.htm">Strong's 7084: </a> Keilah -- a city in Judah and destroy לְשַׁחֵ֥ת (lə·ša·ḥêṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7843.htm">Strong's 7843: </a> Perhaps to go to ruin the city לָעִ֖יר (lā·‘îr) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement on my account. בַּעֲבוּרִֽי׃ (ba·‘ă·ḇū·rî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5668.htm">Strong's 5668: </a> Crossed, transit, on account of, in order that <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/23-10.htm">1 Samuel 23:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23-10.htm">1 Samuel 23:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/23-10.htm">1 Samuel 23:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23-10.htm">1 Samuel 23:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23-10.htm">1 Samuel 23:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/23-10.htm">1 Samuel 23:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/23-10.htm">1 Samuel 23:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/23-10.htm">1 Samuel 23:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/23-10.htm">1 Samuel 23:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/23-10.htm">1 Samuel 23:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-10.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 23:10 Then said David O Yahweh the God (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/23-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>