CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>1 Samuel 30:8 and David inquired of the LORD: "Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?" "Pursue them," the LORD replied, "for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives."</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/1_samuel/30-8.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/15/09_1Sa_30_08.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="1 Samuel 30:8 - David Destroys the Amalekites" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="and David inquired of the LORD: Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them? Pursue them, the LORD replied, for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/1_samuel/30-8.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/1_samuel/30-8.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/1_samuel/">1 Samuel</a> > <a href="/1_samuel/30.htm">Chapter 30</a> > Verse 8</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad8.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm" title="1 Samuel 30:7">◄</a> 1 Samuel 30:8 <a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm" title="1 Samuel 30:9">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.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/30.htm">New International Version</a> and David inquired of the LORD, &#8220Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?&#8221 &#8220Pursue them,&#8221 he answered. &#8220You will certainly overtake them and succeed in the rescue.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then David asked the LORD, “Should I chase after this band of raiders? Will I catch them?” And the LORD told him, “Yes, go after them. You will surely recover everything that was taken from you!” <a href="/esv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Standard Version</a> And David inquired of the LORD, “Shall I pursue after this band? Shall I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue.” <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30.htm">King James Bible</a> And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/30.htm">New King James Version</a> So David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.” <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I pursue this band of raiders? Will I overtake them?” And He said to him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them, and you will certainly rescue everyone.” <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1995</a> David inquired of the LORD, saying, &#8220Shall I pursue this band? Shall I overtake them?&#8221 And He said to him, &#8220Pursue, for you will surely overtake them, and you will surely rescue all.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I pursue this band? Shall I overtake them?” And He said to him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them, and you shall surely rescue all.” <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And David asked of Yahweh, saying, “Shall I pursue this band? Shall I overtake them?” And He said to him, “Pursue, for you will surely overtake them, and you will surely deliver all.” <a href="/amp/1_samuel/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a> David inquired of the LORD, saying, “Shall I pursue this band [of raiders]? Will I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them, and you will certainly rescue [the captives].” <a href="/csb/1_samuel/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and David asked the LORD, “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them? ” The LORD replied to him, “Pursue them, for you will certainly overtake them and rescue the people.” <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and David asked the LORD: &#8220Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?&#8221 The LORD replied to him, &#8220Pursue them, for you will certainly overtake them and rescue the people.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_samuel/30.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David inquired of Jehovah, saying, If I pursue after this troop, shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue; for thou shalt surely overtake them, and shalt without fail recover all. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then David asked the LORD, "Should I go after the people who raided our town? Can I catch up with them?" "Go after them," the LORD answered. "You will catch up with them, and you will rescue your families." <a href="/erv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David inquired of the LORD, saying, If I pursue after this troop, shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and shalt without fail recover all. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then David asked the LORD, "Should I pursue these troops? Will I catch up with them?" "Pursue them," the LORD told him. "You will certainly catch up with them and rescue the captives." <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/30.htm">Good News Translation</a> David asked the LORD, "Shall I go after those raiders? And will I catch them?" He answered, "Go after them; you will catch them and rescue the captives." <a href="/isv/1_samuel/30.htm">International Standard Version</a> David inquired of the LORD: "Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?" The LORD told David, "Pursue them! You will definitely overtake them and rescue the captives." <a href="/msb/1_samuel/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and David inquired of the LORD: ?Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?? ?Pursue them,? the LORD replied, ?for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.? <a href="/net/1_samuel/30.htm">NET Bible</a> David inquired of the LORD, saying, "Should I pursue this raiding band? Will I overtake them?" He said to him, "Pursue, for you will certainly overtake them and carry out a rescue!" <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David inquired of the LORD, saying, "If I pursue after this troop, shall I overtake them?" He answered him, "Pursue; for you shall surely overtake them, and shall without fail recover all." <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue; for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all. <a href="/web/1_samuel/30.htm">World English Bible</a> David inquired of Yahweh, saying, “If I pursue after this troop, will I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue, for you will surely overtake them, and will without fail recover all.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and David inquires of YHWH, saying, “I pursue after this troop—do I overtake it?” And He says to him, “Pursue, for you certainly overtake, and certainly deliver.” <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and David asketh at Jehovah, saying, 'I pursue after this troop -- do I overtake it?' And He saith to him, 'Pursue, for thou dost certainly overtake, and dost certainly deliver.' <a href="/slt/1_samuel/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will ask in Jehovah, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I hedge it in? and he will say, Pursue: and hedging, thou shalt hedge in, and taking away, thou shalt take away.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David consulted the Lord, saying: Shall I pursue after these robbers, and shall I overtake them, or not? And the Lord said to him: Pursue after them: for thou shalt surely overtake them and recover the prey. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David consulted the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue these robbers, and will I overtake them, or not?” And the Lord said to him: “Pursue. For without doubt, you will overtake them and find the prey.” <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Bible</a> David inquired of the LORD, “Shall I pursue these raiders? Can I overtake them?” The LORD answered him: Go in pursuit, for you will certainly overtake them and bring about a rescue. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David inquired of the LORD, “Shall I pursue this band? Shall I overtake them?” He answered him, “Pursue; for you shall surely overtake and shall surely rescue.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And David inquired of the LORD, saying. Shall I pursue these raiders? Shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue; for you shall surely overtake them soon and deliver the captives. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David asked of LORD JEHOVAH and said: “Shall I pursue after this band of robbers? Will I overtake it?” And he said to him, “Pursue, because quickly you will overtake it and deliver”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David inquired of the LORD, saying: 'Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them?' And He answered him: 'Pursue; for thou shalt surely overtake them, and shalt without fail recover all.' <a href="/sep/1_samuel/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? and he said to him, Pursue, for thou shalt surely overtake them, and thou shalt surely rescue the captives. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/30-8.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=8747" 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/30.htm">David Destroys the Amalekites</a> 7Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him, 8<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/7592.htm" title="7592: way·yiš·’al (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">inquired</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD:</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: ’er·dōp̄ (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">“Should I pursue</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·rê (Prep) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">these</a> <a href="/hebrew/1416.htm" title="1416: hag·gə·ḏūḏ- (Art:: N-ms) -- A band, troop. From gadad; a crowd.">raiders?</a> <a href="/hebrew/5381.htm" title="5381: ha·’aś·śi·ḡen·nū (V-Hifil-Imperf-1cs:: 3mse) -- To reach, overtake. A primitive root; to reach.">Will I overtake them?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: rə·ḏōp̄ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">“Pursue</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">them,”</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.">the LORD replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5381.htm" title="5381: haś·śêḡ (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To reach, overtake. A primitive root; to reach.">“for you will surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/5381.htm" title="5381: taś·śîḡ (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To reach, overtake. A primitive root; to reach.">overtake them</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: wə·haṣ·ṣêl (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">and rescue the captives.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: taṣ·ṣîl (V-Hifil-Imperf-2ms) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. "></a> 9So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind…<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="/judges/20-18.htm">Judges 20:18</a> The Israelites set out, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, “Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” “Judah will be first,” the LORD replied. <a href="/judges/20-23.htm">Judges 20:23</a> They went up and wept before the LORD until evening, inquiring of Him, “Should we again draw near for battle against our brothers the Benjamites?” And the LORD answered, “Go up against them.” <a href="/judges/20-28.htm">Judges 20:28</a> and Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron, served before it.) The Israelites asked, “Should we again go out to battle against our brothers the Benjamites, or should we stop?” The LORD answered, “Fight, for tomorrow I will deliver them into your hand.” <a href="/2_samuel/5-19.htm">2 Samuel 5:19</a> So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” <a href="/2_samuel/5-23.htm">2 Samuel 5:23-25</a> So David inquired of the LORD, who answered, “Do not march straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. / As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” / So David did as the LORD had commanded him, and he struck down the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. <a href="/1_chronicles/14-10.htm">1 Chronicles 14:10</a> So David inquired of God, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go,” replied the LORD, “for I will deliver them into your hand.” <a href="/1_chronicles/14-14.htm">1 Chronicles 14:14-16</a> So David again inquired of God, who answered him, “Do not march up after them, but circle around them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. / As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move out to battle, because this will mean that God has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” / So David did as God had commanded him, and they struck down the army of the Philistines all the way from Gibeon to Gezer. <a href="/2_kings/3-11.htm">2 Kings 3:11</a> But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” <a href="/2_kings/3-18.htm">2 Kings 3:18-19</a> This is a simple matter in the sight of the LORD, and He will also deliver the Moabites into your hand. / And you shall attack every fortified city and every city of importance. You shall cut down every good tree, stop up every spring, and ruin every good field with stones.” <a href="/2_kings/3-24.htm">2 Kings 3:24</a> But when the Moabites came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and attacked them, and they fled before them. So the Israelites invaded their land and struck down the Moabites. <a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a> And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.” <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. <a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Psalm 32:8</a> I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. <a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Psalm 37:23</a> The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. <a href="/psalms/73-24.htm">Psalm 73:24</a> You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for you shall surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.enquired<a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">1 Samuel 23:2,4,10-12</a> Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah… <a href="/judges/20-18.htm">Judges 20:18,23,28</a> And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the LORD said, Judah shall go up first… <a href="/2_samuel/5-19.htm">2 Samuel 5:19,23</a> And David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand… he answered him<a href="/1_samuel/14-37.htm">1 Samuel 14:37</a> And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? But he answered him not that day.<a href="/1_samuel/28-6.htm">1 Samuel 28:6,15,16</a> And when Saul inquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets… <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Numbers 27:21</a> And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-1.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-29.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-19.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-6.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-25.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/ruth/4-7.htm">Party</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-18.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-2.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">Raiding</a> <a href="/judges/11-26.htm">Recover</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-21.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-25.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-6.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/genesis/49-19.htm">Troop</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-10.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-13.htm">Assuredly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Band</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-1.htm">Inquired</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-14.htm">Overtake</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Party</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-24.htm">Pursue</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-25.htm">Questioning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Raiding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-3.htm">Recover</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-18.htm">Rescue</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">Succeed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-27.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-15.htm">Troop</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 30</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">The Amalekites raid Ziklag</a> 4. <a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them</a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/30-11.htm">By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies, </a> 18. <a href="/1_samuel/30-18.htm">and recovers all the spoil</a> 22. <a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">David's law to divide the spoil equally</a> 26. <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">He sends presents to his friends</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/30.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/30.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and David inquired of the LORD: David's practice of seeking God's guidance is a recurring theme in his life, demonstrating his reliance on divine wisdom rather than his own understanding. This inquiry likely involved the use of the ephod, a priestly garment associated with seeking God's will (<a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">1 Samuel 23:9-12</a>). It reflects the importance of prayer and seeking God's direction in times of crisis, a principle echoed in <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>.“Should I pursue these raiders? The raiders in question were the Amalekites, a nomadic tribe that frequently attacked Israel (<a href="/exodus/17-8.htm">Exodus 17:8-16</a>). David's question shows his desire for divine approval before taking action, highlighting the biblical principle of seeking God's will before making decisions. The Amalekites' attack on Ziklag, David's temporary home, was a significant threat, emphasizing the need for divine intervention.Will I overtake them?” David's concern was not only about pursuing the raiders but also about the success of the pursuit. This reflects a common biblical theme of seeking assurance of victory from God, as seen in Gideon's story (<a href="/judges/6-36.htm">Judges 6:36-40</a>). It underscores the belief that success in endeavors, especially those involving conflict, depends on God's blessing.“Pursue them,” the LORD replied, God's direct response to David's inquiry shows His willingness to guide those who seek Him. This assurance would have been a great encouragement to David, reinforcing the idea that God is actively involved in the lives of His people. It also demonstrates God's sovereignty and control over the events of history, a theme prevalent throughout the Bible.“for you will surely overtake them The certainty of God's promise to David is emphasized here. This assurance of victory is reminiscent of God's promises to other leaders in Israel's history, such as Joshua (<a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5-9</a>). It highlights the faithfulness of God to fulfill His promises and the importance of trusting in His word.and rescue the captives.” The promise of rescuing the captives points to God's concern for the oppressed and His power to deliver. This act of deliverance can be seen as a type of Christ's redemptive work, where He rescues humanity from the captivity of sin (<a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a>). It also reflects the biblical theme of restoration and God's ability to bring good out of dire situations, as seen in the story of Joseph (<a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, who at this time was leading his men while on the run from King Saul. He is known for his deep relationship with God and reliance on divine guidance. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who is the ultimate authority and guide for David. His response to David's inquiry is direct and reassuring. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_raiding_party.htm">The Raiding Party</a> Refers to the Amalekites who had attacked and burned Ziklag, taking the women and children captive, including David's own family. 4. <a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a> A Philistine town given to David by Achish, the king of Gath, where David and his men had been residing. It was attacked and burned by the Amalekites. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_captives.htm">The Captives</a> The families of David and his men, who were taken by the Amalekites during their raid on Ziklag.<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 guidance in times of crisis. Believers are encouraged to turn to God in prayer and seek His will in their decisions. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a> The LORD's response to David assures him of success. This teaches us to trust in God's promises and His faithfulness to fulfill them. <a href="/topical/c/courage_to_act.htm">Courage to Act</a> Once David received God's direction, he acted with confidence. Believers should be encouraged to move forward with courage when they have sought and received God's guidance. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> The situation at Ziklag reminds us that God is sovereign even in difficult circumstances. He can turn trials into opportunities for deliverance and growth. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_leadership.htm">Community and Leadership</a> David's leadership in seeking God's will and leading his men into action serves as a model for Christian leadership, emphasizing the importance of spiritual discernment and communal responsibility.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 30</a> <a href="/q/what_do_saul_and_david's_lives_teach.htm">What lessons do Saul and David's lives teach us?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_to_ziklag_after_battle.htm">What happened to Ziklag when David returned from battle?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david's_men_fight_nonstop.htm">How could David and his men realistically fight from dusk until the following evening without rest (1 Samuel 30:17)? </a> <a href="/q/how_is_david_still_'a_man_after_god's_heart'.htm">How can the events of 2 Samuel 11 be reconciled with the traditional portrayal of David as a man after God’s own heart?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/30-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>and David דָּוִ֤ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse inquired וַיִּשְׁאַ֨ל (way·yiš·’al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> To inquire, to request, to demand of the LORD: בַּֽיהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel “Should I pursue אֶרְדֹּ֛ף (’er·dōp̄) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> To pursue, chase, persecute these הַזֶּ֖ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that raiders? הַגְּדוּד־ (hag·gə·ḏūḏ-) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1416.htm">Strong's 1416: </a> A band, troop Will I overtake them?” הַֽאַשִּׂגֶ֑נּוּ (ha·’aś·śi·ḡen·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5381.htm">Strong's 5381: </a> To reach, overtake “Pursue רְדֹ֔ף (rə·ḏōp̄) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> To pursue, chase, persecute them,” כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the LORD replied, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “for you will surely הַשֵּׂ֥ג (haś·śêḡ) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5381.htm">Strong's 5381: </a> To reach, overtake overtake them תַּשִּׂ֖יג (taś·śîḡ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5381.htm">Strong's 5381: </a> To reach, overtake and rescue the captives.” וְהַצֵּ֥ל (wə·haṣ·ṣêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/30-8.htm">1 Samuel 30:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-8.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 30:8 David inquired of Yahweh saying If (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:9" /></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>