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Find out where David usually goes and who has seen him there. They tell me he is very crafty. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> Go and check again to be sure of where he is staying and who has seen him there, for I know that he is very crafty. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> Go, make yet more sure. Know and see the place where his foot is, and who has seen him there, for it is told me that he is very cunning. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Please go and prepare further. Investigate and watch carefully where he goes and who has seen him there, for I am told that he is extremely cunning. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a> Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very subtilly. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a> Please go and find out for sure, and see the place where his hideout is, and who has seen him there. For I am told he is very crafty. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Go now, be more persistent, and investigate and see his place where he is hiding, and who has seen him there; for I am told that he is very cunning. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Go now, make more sure, and investigate and see his place where his haunt is, and who has seen him there; for I am told that he is very cunning. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Go now, make more sure, and investigate and see his place where his haunt is, and who has seen him there; for I am told that he is very cunning. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Go now, make more sure, and know and see his place—where his very foot is—and who has seen him there; for I am told that he is very crafty. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Go now, be very persistent and investigate, and see where his haunt is and who has seen him there; for I am told he is very cunning. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Go and check again. Investigate where he goes and who has seen him there; they tell me he is extremely cunning. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Go and check again. Investigate and watch carefully where he goes and who has seen him there; they tell me he is extremely cunning. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> Go, I pray you, make yet more sure, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there; for it is told me that he dealeth very subtly. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now please do just a little more for me. Find out exactly where David is, as well as where he goes, and who has seen him there. I've been told that he's very tricky. <a href="/erv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> Go, I pray you, make yet more sure, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very subtilly. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Please make more plans, and watch where he goes. Who has seen him there? I'm told he's very clever. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> Go and make sure once more; find out for certain where he is and who has seen him there. I hear that he is very cunning. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> Go and again make sure, find out and investigate where he is and who has seen him there, for people tell me that he's very clever. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Please go and prepare further. Investigate and watch carefully where he goes and who has seen him there, for I am told that he is extremely cunning. <a href="/net/1_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a> Go and make further arrangements. Determine precisely where he is and who has seen him there, for I am told that he is extremely cunning. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Please go investigate again, and look around and learn the place where his swift foot is, for I am told that he is very clever. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know, and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told to me that he dealeth very subtilly. <a href="/web/1_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a> Please go make yet more sure, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who has seen him there; for I have been told that he is very cunning. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> now go prepare yet, and know and see his place where his foot is; who has seen him there? For [one] has said to me, He is very cunning. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his foot is; who hath seen him there? for one hath said unto me, He is very subtile. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Go now, prepare yet, and know, and see his place where his foot shall be, who saw him there: for it was said to me being crafty, he will be crafty.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Go therefore, I pray you, and use all diligence, and curiously inquire, and consider the place where his foot is, and who hath seen him there: for he thinketh of me, that I lie craftily in wait for him. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, I beg you, go forth, and prepare diligently, and act carefully. And consider the place where his foot may be, and who may have seen him there. For he thinks, concerning me, that I craftily plan treachery against him. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a> Go now and make sure once more! Take note of the place where he sets foot for I am told that he is very cunning. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Go and make sure once more; find out exactly where he is, and who has seen him there; for I am told that he is very cunning.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Return and search and find the place where his haunt is and learn who has seen him there; for I am told that he is very subtle. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Go, return, find out his dwelling and know and see the place where his foot may be where anyone has seen him, for they have said to me that he is very subtle<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Go, I pray you, make yet more sure, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there; for it is told me that he dealeth very subtly. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Go, I pray you, and make preparations yet, and notice his place where his foot shall be, quickly, in that place which ye spoke of, lest by any means he should deal craftily. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/23-22.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=6947" 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> …21“May you be blessed by the LORD,” replied Saul, “for you have had compassion on me. 22<a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">Please</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lə·ḵū- (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">go</a> <a href="/hebrew/3559.htm" title="3559: hā·ḵî·nū (V-Hifil-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to be erect; hence to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal, or figurative.">and prepare</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">further.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: ū·ḏə·‘ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">Investigate</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ū·rə·’ū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">and watch</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: mə·qō·w·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">carefully where</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">he goes</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">and who</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’ā·hū (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">has seen him</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">I am told that</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/6191.htm" title="6191: ‘ā·rō·wm (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- To be shrewd or crafty. A primitive root; properly, to be bare; but used only in the derivative sense to be cunning.">is extremely</a> <a href="/hebrew/6191.htm" title="6191: ya‘·rim (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To be shrewd or crafty. A primitive root; properly, to be bare; but used only in the derivative sense to be cunning.">cunning.</a> 23Observe and find out all the places where he hides. Then come back to me with certainty, and I will go with you. If he is in the land, I will search him out among all the clans of Judah.”…<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/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/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/56-5.htm">Psalm 56:5-6</a> All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. / They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life. <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Psalm 59:3-4</a> See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. / For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice. <a href="/psalms/140-1.htm">Psalm 140:1-5</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, / who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long. / They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah ... <a href="/jeremiah/11-18.htm">Jeremiah 11:18-19</a> And the LORD informed me, so I knew. Then You showed me their deeds. / For I was like a gentle lamb led to slaughter; I did not know that they had plotted against me: “Let us destroy the tree with its fruit; let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be remembered no more.” <a href="/jeremiah/18-18.htm">Jeremiah 18:18</a> Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.” <a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24-26</a> A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. / When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. / Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly. <a href="/proverbs/29-10.htm">Proverbs 29:10</a> Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life. <a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Micah 7:5-6</a> Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. / For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. <a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. <a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4</a> and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">Mark 14:1</a> Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Luke 20:20</a> So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor. <a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a> So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who has seen him there: for it is told me that he deals very subtly.haunt is [heb] foot shall be<a href="/job/5-13.htm">Job 5:13</a> He taketh the wise in their own craftiness: and the counsel of the froward is carried headlong.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/3-1.htm">Crafty</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-18.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">David</a> <a href="/judges/18-4.htm">Dealeth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Deals</a> <a href="/joshua/9-4.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-17.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/ezekiel/26-17.htm">Haunt</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-38.htm">Investigate</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-3.htm">Please</a> <a href="/exodus/30-32.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-3.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/judges/5-28.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/acts/7-19.htm">Subtilly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Subtly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-22.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/psalms/17-11.htm">Track</a> <a href="/numbers/16-29.htm">Usually</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/13-3.htm">Crafty</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">Cunning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-24.htm">David</a> <a href="/job/15-11.htm">Dealeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-31.htm">Deals</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-12.htm">Deceit</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-31.htm">Haunt</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-25.htm">Investigate</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-8.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/12-39.htm">Preparation</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-4.htm">Prepare</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-13.htm">Steps</a> <a href="/psalms/105-25.htm">Subtilly</a> <a href="/psalms/105-25.htm">Subtly</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-23.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/job/14-16.htm">Track</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-31.htm">Usually</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>Please go and prepare further. This phrase indicates a directive for thorough preparation and investigation. In the context of <a href="/1_samuel/23.htm">1 Samuel 23</a>, Saul is speaking to the Ziphites, who have informed him of David's whereabouts. The need for further preparation underscores the seriousness of Saul's pursuit of David. This reflects the broader biblical theme of diligence and preparation, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/21-5.htm">Proverbs 21:5</a>, which emphasizes the value of careful planning.Investigate and watch carefully where he goes The instruction to "investigate and watch carefully" highlights the strategic and cautious approach Saul is taking to capture David. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of vigilance and awareness, as seen in <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a>, which warns believers to be alert. The geographical context of the wilderness of Ziph, a rugged and difficult terrain, adds to the complexity of tracking David, emphasizing the need for careful observation.and who has seen him there, This phrase suggests the importance of eyewitness testimony in ancient times, a common practice in establishing facts and making decisions. The cultural context of the time placed significant value on personal witness accounts, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/19-15.htm">Deuteronomy 19:15</a>, which requires two or three witnesses to establish a matter. This also reflects the broader biblical theme of truth and testimony.for I am told that he is extremely cunning. Saul acknowledges David's cunning, which is a testament to David's wisdom and resourcefulness. This recognition of David's abilities aligns with earlier biblical accounts of David's success and favor with God, as seen in <a href="/1_samuel/18-14.htm">1 Samuel 18:14</a>, where David is described as prospering in all his ways because the Lord was with him. The acknowledgment of David's cunning also foreshadows his future role as a wise and strategic king, a type of Christ who embodies wisdom and discernment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is currently fleeing from King Saul. David is known for his wisdom and cunning, as mentioned in this verse. 2. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, who is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. Saul's obsession with capturing David leads him to seek detailed intelligence about David's movements. 3. <a href="/topical/z/ziphites.htm">Ziphites</a> The inhabitants of Ziph, who inform Saul of David's whereabouts. They play a role in Saul's pursuit by offering to help capture David. 4. <a href="/topical/w/wilderness_of_ziph.htm">Wilderness of Ziph</a> A region in Judah where David is hiding. It is a rugged and remote area, providing a strategic advantage for David's evasion. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jonathan.htm">Jonathan</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Jonathan, Saul's son, is a significant figure in this account as a loyal friend to David, often providing him with support and encouragement.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_discernment.htm">The Importance of Discernment</a> Saul's request for detailed information about David's movements highlights the need for discernment in our own lives. We must be cautious about the sources of our information and the intentions behind them. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a> Despite being pursued by Saul, David consistently trusts in God's protection. This teaches us to rely on God's sovereignty and faithfulness in times of trouble. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community.htm">The Role of Community</a> The Ziphites' betrayal contrasts with the support David receives from Jonathan. This reminds us of the importance of surrounding ourselves with a godly community that supports and encourages us. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_adversity.htm">Wisdom in Adversity</a> David's cunning and strategic thinking in evading Saul demonstrate the value of wisdom and prudence when facing challenges. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Even when betrayed, David's life is preserved by God's hand. This reassures us that God is in control, even when circumstances seem dire.<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/why_do_1_chr_11_and_2_sam_23_lists_differ.htm">Why does the list of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11 differ from similar lists in other biblical passages like 2 Samuel 23, and can both be historically accurate?</a> <a href="/q/acts_23__is_claudius_lysias_accurate.htm">Acts 23 - Are the Roman legal procedures and the role of the commander, Claudius Lysias, accurately portrayed compared to known historical records?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a> <a href="/q/does_elijah's_challenge_align_with_monotheism.htm">How does Elijah's challenge to the prophets of Baal in 1 Kings 18:21-24 align or conflict with other biblical teachings on monotheism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/23-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Please נָ֞א (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' go לְכוּ־ (lə·ḵū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and prepare הָכִ֣ינוּ (hā·ḵî·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3559.htm">Strong's 3559: </a> To be erect further. ע֗וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more Investigate וּדְע֤וּ (ū·ḏə·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know and watch וּרְאוּ֙ (ū·rə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see carefully where אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he goes תִּֽהְיֶ֣ה (tih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be and who מִ֥י (mî) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix has seen רָאָ֖הוּ (rā·’ā·hū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see him there, שָׁ֑ם (šām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither for כִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I am told that אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say he הֽוּא׃ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is extremely עָר֥וֹם (‘ā·rō·wm) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6191.htm">Strong's 6191: </a> To be, bare, to be cunning cunning. יַעְרִ֖ם (ya‘·rim) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6196.htm">Strong's 6196: </a> The plane tree <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/23-22.htm">1 Samuel 23:22 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-22.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 23:22 Please go make yet more sure (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/23-21.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:21"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:21" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/23-23.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:23"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:23" /></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>