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Two hundred stayed behind, who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/30.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men; for two hundred stayed <i>behind,</i> who were so weary that they could not cross the Brook Besor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men, for two hundred who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor stayed <i>behind.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men, for two hundred who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor remained behind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men, for two hundred who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor, remained <i>behind.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men, for two hundred who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor remained <i>behind</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But David pursued [the Amalekites], he and four hundred men, for two hundred who were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor stayed <i>behind</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David and four hundred of the men continued the pursuit, while two hundred stopped because they were too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They stopped because they were too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor. David and 400 of the men continued in pursuit. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men; for two hundred stayed behind, who were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred stayed behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />David and 400 men went in pursuit, while 200 men who were too exhausted to cross the Besor Valley stayed behind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />David continued on his way with four hundred men; the other two hundred men were too tired to cross the brook and so stayed behind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />David and 400 men continued the pursuit, while the 200 men who were too exhausted to cross over the Wadi Besor remained there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />David and four hundred men continued the pursuit, but two hundred men who were too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor stayed there. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men; for two hundred stayed behind, who were so faint that they couldn't cross the Wadi Besor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, who were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men; for two hundred stayed behind, who were so faint that they couldn’t go over the brook Besor. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and David pursues, he and four hundred men (and two hundred men stand still who have been too faint to pass over the Brook of Besor),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and David pursueth, he and four hundred men, (and two hundred men stand still who have been too faint to pass over the brook of Besor),<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will pursue, he and four hundred men: and two hundred men will stand, which were faint from passing over the torrent of Bezor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred stayed, who being weary could not go over the torrent Besor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men. For two hundred stayed, who, being weary, were not able to cross the torrent Besor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />David continued the pursuit with four hundred, but two hundred were too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor and remained behind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But David went on with the pursuit, he and four hundred men; two hundred stayed behind, too exhausted to cross the Wadi Besor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And David continued the pursuit with four hundred men; then the two hundred men who were left behind rose up and kept guard, that the raiders might not cross the brook of Besor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David rose up chasing, he and four hundred men, and the two hundred men arose who had stayed and they were on guard, that they would not cross the River of Butsar<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But David pursued, he and four hundred men; for two hundred stayed behind, who were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he pursued them with four hundred men; and there remained behind two hundred men, who tarried on the other side of the brook Bosor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/30-10.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=8767" 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/30.htm">David Destroys the Amalekites</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><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.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘am·ḏū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mā·ṯa·yim (Number-fd) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">two hundred</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/6296.htm" title="6296: pig·gə·rū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To be exhausted or faint. A primitive root; to relax, i.e. Become exhausted.">were too exhausted</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: mê·‘ă·ḇōr (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">to cross</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/5158.htm" title="5158: na·ḥal (N-msc) -- Or nachlah; or nachalah; from nachal in its original sense; a stream, especially a winter torrent; a valley; also a shaft.">the brook.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1308.htm" title="1308: hab·bə·śō·wr (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- A stream in Pal. From basar; cheerful; Besor, a stream of Palestine."></a> <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.">But David</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: wə·’ar·ba‘- (Conj-w:: Number-fs) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">and four</a> <a href="/hebrew/3967.htm" title="3967: mê·’ō·wṯ (Number-fp) -- Hundred. Or metyah; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction.">hundred</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/7291.htm" title="7291: way·yir·dōp̄ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pursue, chase, persecute. A primitive root; to run after (of time) gone by).">continued in pursuit.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>Now his men found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David. They gave the man water to drink and food to eat—…<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="/judges/8-4.htm">Judges 8:4</a></span><br />Then Gideon and his three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it, exhausted yet still in pursuit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/14-6.htm">1 Samuel 14:6-7</a></span><br />Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-29.htm">2 Samuel 2:29-31</a></span><br />And all that night Abner and his men marched through the Arabah. They crossed the Jordan, marched all morning, and arrived at Mahanaim. / When Joab returned from pursuing Abner, he gathered all the troops. In addition to Asahel, nineteen of David’s servants were missing, / but they had struck down 360 Benjamites who were with Abner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-2</a></span><br />Some time later, David defeated the Philistines, subdued them, and took Metheg-ammah from the hand of the Philistines. / David also defeated the Moabites, made them lie down on the ground, and measured them off with a cord. He measured off with two lengths those to be put to death, and with one length those to be spared. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">2 Kings 7:9-10</a></span><br />Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.” / So they went and called out to the gatekeepers of the city, saying, “We went to the Aramean camp and no one was there—not a trace—only tethered horses and donkeys, and the tents were intact.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/12-21.htm">1 Chronicles 12:21-22</a></span><br />They helped David against the raiders, for they were all mighty men of valor and commanders in the army. / For at that time men came to David day after day to help him, until he had a great army, like the army of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a></span><br />He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. / Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. / But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-29.htm">Psalm 18:29</a></span><br />For in You I can charge an army, and with my God I can scale a wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3</a></span><br />Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/60-12.htm">Psalm 60:12</a></span><br />With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28-30</a></span><br />Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-31.htm">Mark 6:31</a></span><br />And He said to them, “Come with Me privately to a solitary place, and let us rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Luke 18:1</a></span><br />Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred stayed behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.</p><p class="hdg">for two hundred</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/14-20.htm">1 Samuel 14:20,31</a></b></br> And Saul and all the people that <i>were</i> with him assembled themselves, and they came to the battle: and, behold, every man's sword was against his fellow, <i>and there was</i> a very great discomfiture… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/8-4.htm">Judges 8:4,5</a></b></br> And Gideon came to Jordan, <i>and</i> passed over, he, and the three hundred men that <i>were</i> with him, faint, yet pursuing <i>them</i>… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/6-14.htm">1 Samuel 6:14</a></b></br> And the cart came into the field of Joshua, a Bethshemite, and stood there, where <i>there was</i> a great stone: and they clave the wood of the cart, and offered the kine a burnt offering unto the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-4.htm">Joshua 15:4</a></b></br> <i>From thence</i> it passed toward Azmon, and went out unto the river of Egypt; 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The phrase highlights the physical and emotional exhaustion of David's men after a long journey and the distress of finding their homes devastated. The "brook" referred to is the Brook Besor, a geographical location in the southern part of Judah. This brook served as a natural boundary and resting place. The exhaustion of the two hundred men underscores the human limitations and the need for rest, even in times of crisis. This situation reflects the broader biblical theme of human frailty and the need for divine strength, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-29.htm">Isaiah 40:29-31</a>, where God gives power to the faint.<p><b>But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit.</b><br>Despite the exhaustion of part of his force, David's leadership and determination are evident as he continues the pursuit with four hundred men. This decision demonstrates David's reliance on God's promise of victory and his role as a decisive leader. The number four hundred is significant, as it often represents a complete and sufficient force in biblical narratives. David's pursuit is a testament to his faith and trust in God's guidance, reminiscent of his earlier victories, such as his triumph over Goliath. This pursuit also foreshadows the relentless pursuit of Christ for His people, as seen in the parable of the lost sheep in <a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Luke 15:4-7</a>, where the shepherd leaves the ninety-nine to find the one lost sheep. David's actions here prefigure the redemptive mission of Jesus, who seeks and saves the lost.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed future king of Israel, leading his men in pursuit of the Amalekites who had raided Ziklag.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_amalekites.htm">The Amalekites</a></b><br>A nomadic tribe that attacked Ziklag, taking captives and plundering the city.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_brook_besor.htm">The Brook Besor</a></b><br>A stream in the southern part of Judah, serving as a natural barrier in the pursuit.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_two_hundred_men.htm">The Two Hundred Men</a></b><br>Part of David's forces who were too exhausted to continue the pursuit beyond the brook.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_four_hundred_men.htm">The Four Hundred Men</a></b><br>The remaining part of David's forces who continued the pursuit with him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_adversity.htm">Leadership in Adversity</a></b><br>David exemplifies leadership by continuing the pursuit despite the exhaustion of his men. Leaders must sometimes press on with fewer resources.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_rest.htm">The Importance of Rest</a></b><br>The two hundred men who stayed behind highlight the human need for rest. It's crucial to recognize our limitations and seek renewal.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_perseverance.htm">Faith and Perseverance</a></b><br>The account encourages believers to trust in God's provision and strength, even when circumstances seem overwhelming.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>The division of David's men shows the importance of community support. Not everyone can go the same distance, but all play a role in the mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_victory.htm">God's Sovereignty in Victory</a></b><br>The eventual victory over the Amalekites demonstrates that success is not dependent on numbers but on God's favor and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 30</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'pisseth'_imply_about_gender.htm">What does 'pisseth against the wall' indicate about gender roles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_400_men_escape_on_camels.htm">How did only 400 men escape on camels if David and his men fought so extensively (1 Samuel 30:17)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_hide_from_saul_in_the_cave.htm">How could David and his men remain completely unnoticed by Saul's large army in the same cave (1 Samuel 24:3)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_made_david_count_israel's_troops.htm">Who incited David to count the fighting men of Israel? God did (2 Samuel 24: 1) Satan did (I Chronicles 2 1:1)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/30-10.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">because</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">two hundred</span><br /><span class="heb">מָאתַ֣יִם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֔ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were too exhausted</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּגְּר֔וּ</span> <span class="translit">(pig·gə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6296.htm">Strong's 6296: </a> </span><span class="str2">To relax, become exhausted</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to cross</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעֲבֹ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the brook.</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֥חַל</span> <span class="translit">(na·ḥal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5158.htm">Strong's 5158: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft</span><br /><br /><span class="word">But David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(dā·wiḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> </span><span class="str2">David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and four</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַרְבַּע־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ar·ba‘-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hundred</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵא֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3967.htm">Strong's 3967: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hundred</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">אִ֑ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">continued in pursuit.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּרְדֹּ֣ף</span> <span class="translit">(way·yir·dōp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7291.htm">Strong's 7291: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pursue, chase, persecute</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30-10.htm">1 Samuel 30:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30-10.htm">1 Samuel 30:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/30-10.htm">1 Samuel 30:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30-10.htm">1 Samuel 30:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30-10.htm">1 Samuel 30:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/30-10.htm">1 Samuel 30:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/30-10.htm">1 Samuel 30:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/30-10.htm">1 Samuel 30:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/30-10.htm">1 Samuel 30:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/30-10.htm">1 Samuel 30:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/30-10.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 30:10 But David pursued he and four hundred (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/30-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:11" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>