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The Philistines are raiding the land.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />an urgent message reached Saul that the Philistines were raiding Israel again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Hurry and come, for the Philistines have made a raid against the land.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Hurry and come, for the Philistines have invaded the land!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Hurry and come, for the Philistines have launched an attack against the land!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But a messenger came to Saul, saying, &#8220Hurry and come, for the Philistines have made a raid on the land.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Hurry and come, for the Philistines have made a raid on the land.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Hurry and come, for the Philistines have made a raid on the land.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Hurry and come, because the Philistines have attacked the land.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to Saul saying, “Come quickly, because the Philistines have raided the land! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to Saul saying, &#8220Come quickly, because the Philistines have raided the land!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have made a raid upon the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />when a messenger came to Saul and said, "Come quickly! The Philistines are attacking Israel and taking everything." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have made a raid upon the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to Saul and said, "Come quickly! The Philistines are raiding the country."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Just then a messenger arrived and said to Saul, "Come back at once! The Philistines are invading the country!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to Saul with this news: "Come quickly, because the Philistines have made a raid on the land!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, ?Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But a messenger came to Saul saying, "Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Hurry and come; for the Philistines have made a raid on the land." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But there came a messenger to Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Hurry and come, for the Philistines have made a raid on the land!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And a messenger has come to Saul, saying, “Hurry, and come, for the Philistines have pushed against the land.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And a messenger hath come in unto Saul, saying, 'Haste, and come, for the Philistines have pushed against the land.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And a messenger came to Saul, saying, Hasten and come, for the rovers plundered upon the land.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And a messenger came to Saul, saying: Make haste to come, for the Philistines have poured in themselves upon the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Hurry and come, because the Philistines have poured themselves out upon the land.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Come quickly, because the Philistines have invaded the land.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Hurry and come; for the Philistines have made a raid on the land.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But there came a messenger to Saul, saying, Make haste and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And a Messenger came to Shaul and said to him: “Come quickly, because the Philistines have encamped in all the land!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying: 'Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have made a raid upon the land.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And there came a messenger to Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come hither, for the Philistines have invaded the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/23-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=7015" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Saul Pursues David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>Saul was proceeding along one side of the mountain, and David and his men along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: ū·mal·’āḵ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">Then a messenger</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·lê·ḵāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">“Come</a> <a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: ma·hă·rāh (V-Piel-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">quickly,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: p̄ə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">the Philistines</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6584.htm" title="6584: p̄ā·šə·ṭū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To strip off, make a dash, raid. A primitive root; to spread out; by analogy, to strip.">have raided</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">28</span>So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why that place is called Sela-hammahlekoth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17</a></span><br />He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-2.htm">Psalm 31:2-3</a></span><br />Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance. / For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/54-3.htm">Psalm 54:3-4</a></span><br />For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah / Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-3.htm">Psalm 91:3-4</a></span><br />Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. / He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/124-7.htm">Psalm 124:7</a></span><br />We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1</a></span><br />And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-20.htm">2 Samuel 22:20</a></span><br />He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-9.htm">2 Kings 19:9</a></span><br />Now Sennacherib had been warned about Tirhakah king of Cush: “Look, he has set out to fight against you.” So Sennacherib again sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12</a></span><br />Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-9.htm">Isaiah 37:9</a></span><br />Now Sennacherib had been warned about Tirhakah king of Cush: “He has set out to fight against you.” On hearing this, Sennacherib sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-11.htm">Matthew 4:11</a></span><br />Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-53.htm">Matthew 26:53</a></span><br />Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-43.htm">Luke 22:43</a></span><br />Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-30.htm">John 7:30</a></span><br />So they tried to seize Him, but no one laid a hand on Him, because His hour had not yet come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-59.htm">John 8:59</a></span><br />At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But there came a messenger to Saul, saying, Haste you, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.</p><p class="hdg">there came</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/22-14.htm">Genesis 22:14</a></b></br> And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said <i>to</i> this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-36.htm">Deuteronomy 32:36</a></b></br> For the LORD shall judge his people, and repent himself for his servants, when he seeth that <i>their</i> power is gone, and <i>there is</i> none shut up, or left.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/19-9.htm">2 Kings 19:9</a></b></br> And when he heard say of Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, Behold, he is come out to fight against thee: he sent messengers again unto Hezekiah, saying,</p><p class="hdg">the Philistines</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/19-9.htm">2 Kings 19:9</a></b></br> And when he heard say of Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, Behold, he is come out to fight against thee: he sent messengers again unto Hezekiah, saying,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/12-16.htm">Revelation 12:16</a></b></br> And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.</p><p class="hdg">invaded [heb] spread themselves upon</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/14-13.htm">1 Chronicles 14:13</a></b></br> And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/23-26.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-38.htm">Hurry</a> <a href="/judges/6-5.htm">Invaded</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-17.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-5.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/judges/9-33.htm">Pushed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-38.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-38.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/judges/15-9.htm">Raid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-15.htm">Raiding</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-26.htm">Saul</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/25-18.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-5.htm">Hurry</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">Invaded</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-28.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">Pushed</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">Quick</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-8.htm">Raid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-10.htm">Raiding</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-28.htm">Saul</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">David, enquiring of the Lord by Abiathar, rescues Keilah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">God showing him the coming of Saul, and the treachery of the Keilites, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">he escapes from Keilah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">In Ziph Jonathan comes and comforts him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">The Ziphites discover him to Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-25.htm">At Maon he is rescued from Saul by the invasion of the Philistines</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">He dwells at En Gedi</a></span><br></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'; 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The arrival of a messenger signifies a pivotal moment, interrupting Saul's pursuit. Messengers in ancient times were crucial for communication, often traveling long distances to deliver urgent news. This moment highlights the providence of God in protecting David, as the messenger's timing is critical in diverting Saul's attention.<p><b>saying, “Come quickly</b><br>The urgency in the messenger's words underscores the immediate threat posed by the Philistines. The Philistines were a constant adversary of Israel, often raiding and plundering the land. This call to action reflects the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Philistines, a theme prevalent throughout the books of Samuel. The urgency also serves as a divine intervention, pulling Saul away from his pursuit of David.<p><b>for the Philistines have raided the land!”</b><br>The Philistine raids were a common occurrence during this period, as they sought to exploit Israel's vulnerabilities. These raids often targeted agricultural areas, impacting the food supply and economy. Historically, the Philistines were a seafaring people known for their military prowess and advanced weaponry, including iron chariots. This phrase connects to the broader narrative of Israel's struggle to maintain sovereignty and security in the Promised Land. Theologically, it can be seen as a reminder of the consequences of Israel's disobedience and the need for a faithful leader, foreshadowing David's eventual kingship and his role as a type of Christ, who delivers His people from their enemies.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. At this point in the account, Saul is pursuing David, who is seen as a threat to his throne.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is fleeing from Saul's attempts to kill him. David is hiding in the wilderness of Ziph at this time.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a></b><br>A recurring enemy of Israel, known for their military prowess and frequent conflicts with the Israelites.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/ziph.htm">Ziph</a></b><br>A wilderness area in Judah where David was hiding from Saul. The Ziphites had informed Saul of David's location.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/messenger.htm">Messenger</a></b><br>An unnamed individual who brings urgent news to Saul, causing him to abandon his pursuit of David to address the Philistine threat.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>God's providence is evident as He orchestrates events to protect His anointed, David. This reminds us that God is sovereign over all circumstances and can use even our enemies to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a></b><br>The timing of the messenger's arrival is crucial. It teaches us to trust in God's perfect timing, even when we are in distress or danger.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a></b><br>David's faith is tested as he is pursued by Saul. His reliance on God during this time is a model for us to maintain faith and trust in God during our own trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_enemies.htm">The Role of Enemies</a></b><br>The Philistines, though enemies of Israel, are used by God to divert Saul. This illustrates how God can use any situation or person, even those opposed to us, for our good and His glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Reflecting on <a href="/bsb/psalms/54.htm">Psalm 54</a>, we see the importance of prayer in seeking God's help and expressing trust in His deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_saul's_departure_historical_or_narrative.htm">Does Saul’s abrupt departure to confront the Philistines (1 Samuel 23:27–28) accurately reflect known Philistine incursions, or is it merely a narrative device? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_70_align_with_david's_era.htm">Does the historical context implied in Psalm 70 align with any known archaeological evidence for David’s reign? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_54_7_align_with_david's_struggles.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 54:7’s claim that God delivered the psalmist from all trouble with the ongoing struggles David faced elsewhere in Scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_proof_david_wrote_psalm_54.htm">If this psalm is attributed to David (Psalm 54 title), is there verifiable historical proof of him composing it during his conflict with the Ziphites? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">The Philistines have invaded the land.</span>--This, as <span class= "ital">Lange </span>well observes, was "God's plan to save David." The Philistines had probably availed themselves of the opportunity which Saul's withdrawal of his forces southward to surround the armed band of David had given them, and were invading in force the more northern provinces.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/23-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then a messenger</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַלְאָ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mal·’āḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Saul,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁא֖וּל</span> <span class="translit">(šā·’ūl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> </span><span class="str2">Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאמֹ֑ר</span> <span class="translit">(lê·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Come</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֵ֔כָה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lê·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">quickly,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַהֲרָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(ma·hă·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Philistines</span><br /><span class="heb">פְלִשְׁתִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ə·liš·tîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> </span><span class="str2">Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have raided</span><br /><span class="heb">פָשְׁט֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·šə·ṭū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6584.htm">Strong's 6584: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip off, make a dash, raid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the land!”</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/23-27.htm">1 Samuel 23:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23-27.htm">1 Samuel 23:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/23-27.htm">1 Samuel 23:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23-27.htm">1 Samuel 23:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23-27.htm">1 Samuel 23:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/23-27.htm">1 Samuel 23:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/23-27.htm">1 Samuel 23:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/23-27.htm">1 Samuel 23:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/23-27.htm">1 Samuel 23:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/23-27.htm">1 Samuel 23:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/23-27.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 23:27 But there came a messenger to Saul (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/23-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/23-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:28" /></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>