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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_samuel/23.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />David then went to live in the strongholds of En-gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of Engedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then David went up from there and dwelt in strongholds at En Gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there David went up and stayed in the strongholds of En-gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />From there David went up and stayed in the strongholds of En-gedi. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of En-gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David left and went to live in the hideouts at En-Gedi. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strong holds of En-gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From there David went to stay in the fortified camps of En Gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />David left and went to the region of Engedi, where he stayed in hiding. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br /> David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of En-gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of En Gedi. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />David went up from there, and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En-gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi. <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 David goes up there, and abides in fortresses [at] En-gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David goeth up thence, and abideth in fortresses at En-gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will go up from thence and dwell in the fastnesses of the Fountain of Goats.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Then David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds of Engaddi. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 24:1> Then David ascended from there, and he lived in very secure places in Engedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />David then went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />David then went up from there, and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />land David went up from thence, and dwelt in Mizroth, which is in Gibaoth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David came up from there and he dwelt in Metsruth which is in Gebauth<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of En-gedi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And David rose up from thence, and dwelt in the narrow passes of Engaddi.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/23-29.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=7033" 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">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. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><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/5927.htm" title="5927: way·ya·‘al (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">went up</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: miš·šām (Prep-m:: Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">from there</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">and lived</a> <a href="/hebrew/4679.htm" title="4679: bim·ṣā·ḏō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- Fastness, a stronghold. Or mtsad; or mtsadah; from tsuwd; a fastness.">in the strongholds</a> <a href="/hebrew/5872.htm" title="5872: ‘ên-From ayin and gdiy; fountain of a kid; En-Gedi, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5872.htm" title="5872: ge·ḏî (N-proper-fs) -- From ayin and gdiy; fountain of a kid; En-Gedi, a place in Palestine.">of En-gedi.</a> </span><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/54-1.htm">Psalm 54:1-7</a></span><br />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 ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/142-1.htm">Psalm 142:1-7</a></span><br />A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy. / I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him. / Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">1 Samuel 24:1-2</a></span><br />After Saul had returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.” / So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and went to look for David and his men in the region of the Rocks of the Wild Goats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">2 Samuel 22:1-4</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. / He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-1.htm">Psalm 18:1-6</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who 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. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. / The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. / I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/57-1.htm">Psalm 57:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. / I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. / He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Psalm 63:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. / So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1-4</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. / My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. / Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Psalm 31:1-5</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness. / 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/59-1.htm">Psalm 59:1-4</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. / Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed. / See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-1.htm">Matthew 4:1-11</a></span><br />Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. / After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. / The tempter came to Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Hebrews 11:32-34</a></span><br />And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a></span><br />After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31-39</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? / He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? / Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8-10</a></span><br />We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And David went up from there, and dwelled in strong holds at Engedi.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">1 Samuel 24:1</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David <i>is</i> in the wilderness of Engedi.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/14-7.htm">Genesis 14:7</a></b></br> And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which <i>is</i> Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/15-62.htm">Joshua 15:62</a></b></br> And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/23-18.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-25.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-28.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-4.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/judges/15-19.htm">En</a> <a href="/joshua/15-62.htm">Engedi</a> <a href="/joshua/15-62.htm">En-Gedi</a> <a href="/joshua/15-62.htm">En-Ge'di</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">Strongholds</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-3.htm">Thence</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/11-12.htm">Abideth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-13.htm">Abode</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-3.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-3.htm">Dwelt</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">En</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">Engedi</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">En-Gedi</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm">En-Ge'di</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-29.htm">Holds</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-19.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-20.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-46.htm">Strongholds</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">Thence</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'; </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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>And David went up from there</b><br>This phrase indicates a transition in David's movements. David had been in the wilderness of Ziph, where he narrowly escaped capture by Saul. The phrase "went up" suggests a movement to a higher elevation, which is consistent with the geography of the region. This movement is part of David's ongoing evasion of King Saul, who sought his life due to jealousy and fear of losing his throne. David's journey reflects his reliance on God's guidance and protection, as he continually seeks refuge in various locations.<p><b>and lived in the strongholds</b><br>The term "strongholds" refers to natural fortifications, often caves or rocky areas that provide defense and concealment. In the context of David's life, these strongholds symbolize God's provision of safety and security amidst adversity. David's choice to reside in such places highlights his strategic acumen and his dependence on God's protection. The strongholds also serve as a metaphor for God's strength and refuge, themes frequently echoed in the Psalms attributed to David.<p><b>of En-gedi.</b><br>En-gedi is an oasis located near the western shore of the Dead Sea. Known for its lush vegetation and abundant water supply, it provided an ideal refuge for David and his men. The geographical features of En-gedi, including its cliffs and caves, offered natural protection against Saul's forces. Historically, En-gedi was a place of refuge and sustenance, and its mention here underscores God's provision for David. The location is also significant in biblical history, as it is mentioned in other scriptures, such as <a href="/songs/1-14.htm">Song of Solomon 1:14</a>, highlighting its beauty and fertility. En-gedi's strategic and resourceful environment made it a fitting place for David to regroup and plan his next moves while remaining under God's care.<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, who is fleeing from King Saul. David is a central figure in this account, demonstrating reliance on God amidst adversity.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/en_gedi.htm">En Gedi</a></b><br>A desert oasis located near the Dead Sea, known for its strongholds and natural fortifications. It serves as a place of refuge for David and his men.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/strongholds.htm">Strongholds</a></b><br>These are natural fortifications or defensive positions. In the context of David's life, they symbolize God's protection and provision.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The current king of Israel, who is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>Represents a place of testing and reliance on God, often used in Scripture to depict spiritual journeys and growth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_refuge.htm">God as Our Refuge</a></b><br>Just as David found physical refuge in En Gedi, believers can find spiritual refuge in God. He is our stronghold in times of trouble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>David's patience and trust in God's timing, despite being pursued by Saul, remind us to wait on the Lord's perfect timing in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth_in_the_wilderness.htm">Spiritual Growth in the Wilderness</a></b><br>The wilderness is often a place of spiritual growth and dependence on God. Embrace these seasons as opportunities for deepening faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_god's_guidance.htm">The Importance of Seeking God's Guidance</a></b><br>David consistently sought God's guidance during his trials. We should also prioritize seeking God's will in our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_support.htm">Community and Support</a></b><br>David was not alone; he had his men with him. This highlights the importance of community and support in our spiritual journey.<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/where_is_en_gedi_located_in_the_bible.htm">Where is En Gedi located in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_dead_sea's_biblical_role.htm">What is the Dead Sea's biblical significance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_philistines_suddenly_fear_david.htm">In 1 Samuel 29:3-5, why would the Philistines fear David so abruptly if Achish had trusted him for an extended time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_trace_of_david's_hideouts_today.htm">If 1 Samuel 23:14 places David in uncharted wilderness strongholds, why is there little or no archaeological trace of these specific hideouts today?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/23-29.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">And David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִ֖ד</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">went up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֥עַל</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from there</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשָּׁ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(miš·šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and lived</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šeḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the strongholds</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּמְצָד֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bim·ṣā·ḏō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4679.htm">Strong's 4679: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fastness, a stronghold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of En-gedi.</span><br /><span class="heb">גֶּֽדִי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ge·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5872.htm">Strong's 5872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Engedi -- 'spring of a kid', a place on west shore of the Dead Sea</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/23-29.htm">1 Samuel 23:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 23:29 David went up from there and lived (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/23-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/24-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 24:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 24:1" /></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>