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there was a wide space between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/26.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />David climbed the hill opposite the camp until he was at a safe distance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/26.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then David went over to the other side and stood far off on the top of the hill, with a great space between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David crossed to the other side and stood atop the mountain at a distance; there was a wide gulf between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/26.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill afar off; a great space <i>being</i> between them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/26.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of a hill afar off, a great distance <i>being</i> between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance <i>with</i> a large area between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/26.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance with a large area between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then David crossed over to the other side, and stood on top of the mountain at a distance <i>with</i> a large area between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance <i>with</i> a large area between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on the top of the mountain at a distance, with a large area between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David crossed to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance; there was a considerable space between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />David crossed to the other side and stood on top of the mountain at a distance; there was a considerable space between them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/26.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being between them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />David and Abishai crossed the valley and went to the top of the next hill, where they were at a safe distance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/26.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being between them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />David went over to the other side and stood on top of the hill some distance away. (There was a wide space between them.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/26.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then David crossed over to the other side of the valley to the top of the hill, a safe distance away, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/26.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on top of the hill some distance away with a large distance between them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then David crossed to the other side and stood atop the mountain at a distance; there was a wide gulf between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/26.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then David crossed to the other side and stood on the top of the hill some distance away; there was a considerable distance between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then David crossed over to the other side and stood on the top of the hill some distance away; there was a great distance between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of a hill afar off; a great space being between them:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/26.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain far away, a great space being between them; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And David passes over to the other side, and stands on the top of the hill far off—great [is] the place between them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And David passeth over to the other side, and standeth on the top of the hill afar off -- great is the place between them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And David will pass over to the other side, and he will stand upon the head of the mountain from afar, and much place between them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when David was gone over to the other side. and stood on the top of the hill afar off, and a good space was between them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when David had crossed over to the opposite side, and had stood upon the top of the hill far away, so that there was a great interval between them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/26.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Crossing over to an opposite slope, David stood on a distant hilltop. With a great distance between them<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then David went over to the other side, and stood on top of a hill far away, with a great distance between them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then David went over to the other side from Saul, and stood on the top of a hill afar off, a great space being between them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And David passed by from the presence of Shaul and stood on the top of the mountain from a great distance<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of a hill afar off, and <i>there was</i> a good distance between them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/26-13.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=7932" 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/26.htm">David Reproves Abner</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">13</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.">Then David</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">crossed</a> <a href="/hebrew/5676.htm" title="5676: hā·‘ê·ḇer (Art:: N-ms) -- Region across or beyond, side. From abar; properly, a region across; but used only adverbially on the opposite side.">to the other side</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">and stood</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/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš- (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">atop</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">the mountain</a> <a href="/hebrew/7350.htm" title="7350: mê·rā·ḥōq (Prep-m:: Adj-ms) -- Or rachoq; from rachaq; remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially.">at a distance;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">there was a wide</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: ham·mā·qō·wm (Art:: N-ms) -- 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.">gulf</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bê·nê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- An interval, space between. ">between them.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>And David shouted to the troops and to Abner son of Ner, “Will you not answer me, Abner?” “Who calls to the king?” Abner replied.…<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="/1_samuel/24-8.htm">1 Samuel 24:8</a></span><br />After that, David got up, went out of the cave, and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed facedown in reverence<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-13.htm">2 Samuel 16:13</a></span><br />So David and his men proceeded along the road as Shimei went along the ridge of the hill opposite him. As Shimei went, he yelled curses, threw stones, and flung dust at David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36-40</a></span><br />At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.” / Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the sacrifice, the wood, the stones, and the dust, and it licked up the water in the trench. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">2 Kings 2:15</a></span><br />When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-17.htm">2 Kings 6:17-20</a></span><br />Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. / As the Arameans came down against him, Elisha prayed to the LORD, “Please strike these people with blindness.” So He struck them with blindness, according to the word of Elisha. / And Elisha told them, “This is not the way, and this is not the city. Follow me, and I will take you to the man you are seeking.” And he led them to Samaria. ...<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/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? / When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. / 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/31-20.htm">Psalm 31:20</a></span><br />You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-7.htm">Psalm 91:7-8</a></span><br />Though a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand, no harm will come near you. / You will only see it with your eyes and witness the punishment of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a></span><br />The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the 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="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a></span><br />Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Matthew 26:55</a></span><br />At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-48.htm">Mark 14:48-49</a></span><br />Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? / Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill afar off; a great space being between them:</p><p class="hdg">the top</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/24-8.htm">1 Samuel 24:8</a></b></br> David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/9-7.htm">Judges 9:7</a></b></br> And when they told <i>it</i> to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/deuteronomy/32-52.htm">Afar</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-14.htm">Area</a> <a href="/1_samuel/13-7.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-12.htm">David</a> <a href="/judges/18-22.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/1_samuel/19-22.htm">Large</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-20.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-4.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-14.htm">Space</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-21.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-20.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-26.htm">Top</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/8-41.htm">Afar</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm">Area</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm">Crossed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-14.htm">David</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-10.htm">Distance</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-24.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/2_samuel/8-8.htm">Large</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-34.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-2.htm">Passeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-16.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-7.htm">Space</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-30.htm">Standeth</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-9.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-12.htm">Top</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 26</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/26-1.htm">Saul, by the discovery of the Ziphites, comes to Hachilah against David</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/26-4.htm">David coming into the trench keeps Abishai from killing Saul, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/26-11.htm">but takes his spear and jug</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/26-13.htm">David reproves Abner</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/26-17.htm">and exhorts Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">Saul acknowledges his sin</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/26.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/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Then David crossed to the other side</b><br>David's strategic movement to the other side highlights his tactical acumen and desire to avoid unnecessary conflict. This action reflects his wisdom in dealing with Saul, as he seeks to maintain peace while ensuring his own safety. The crossing signifies a transition, both physically and spiritually, as David continues to trust in God's protection and guidance.<p><b>and stood atop the mountain</b><br>Mountains in biblical narratives often symbolize places of revelation, refuge, and divine encounter. David's position atop the mountain signifies a place of safety and oversight, allowing him to communicate with Saul from a secure vantage point. This imagery can be connected to other biblical figures who sought God on mountains, such as Moses on Mount Sinai.<p><b>at a distance</b><br>The distance between David and Saul underscores the tension and separation in their relationship. It reflects the physical and emotional gap caused by Saul's pursuit of David. This distance also serves as a protective measure, ensuring that David remains out of reach from Saul's immediate threat.<p><b>there was a wide gulf between them</b><br>The wide gulf symbolizes the deep division and conflict between David and Saul. It represents not only the physical space but also the spiritual and relational chasm that has developed due to Saul's jealousy and disobedience to God. This separation can be seen as a metaphor for the broader theme of division between those who follow God's will and those who oppose it.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The future king of Israel, anointed by God, who is currently fleeing from King Saul. David is known for his faithfulness to God and his respect for God's anointed king, Saul, despite Saul's pursuit to kill him.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The first king of Israel, who has fallen out of favor with God due to his disobedience. Saul is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mountain.htm">The Mountain</a></b><br>Represents a place of safety and strategic advantage for David. It symbolizes separation and protection from Saul's forces.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wide_space.htm">The Wide Space</a></b><br>This physical distance between David and Saul's camp signifies the moral and spiritual distance David maintains from Saul's unjust actions.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_camp_of_saul.htm">The Camp of Saul</a></b><br>Represents the threat and opposition David faces. It is a place of hostility, yet David chooses not to harm Saul, demonstrating his integrity and trust in God's timing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>David's restraint in not harming Saul, despite having the opportunity, teaches us to trust in God's timing and justice rather than taking matters into our own hands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/maintaining_integrity.htm">Maintaining Integrity</a></b><br>David's decision to keep a wide space between himself and Saul's camp symbolizes maintaining moral integrity and not compromising one's values even under pressure.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>David's respect for Saul as God's anointed king, despite Saul's failings, reminds us of the importance of respecting authority while trusting God to deal with their shortcomings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strategic_retreat.htm">Strategic Retreat</a></b><br>Sometimes, creating distance from a harmful situation or person is necessary for safety and clarity. David's retreat to the mountain is a strategic move that can be applied to our lives when facing conflict.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_over_fear.htm">Faith Over Fear</a></b><br>David's actions demonstrate a faith that overcomes fear. By standing on the mountain, he shows confidence in God's protection and plan, encouraging us to stand firm in faith amidst trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 26</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_sneak_into_saul's_camp.htm">How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_high_priest_when_david_ate_bread.htm">Who was high priest when David went into the House of GOD and ate the consecrated bread? Abiathar (Mark 2:26) Ahimelech, the father of Abiathar (I Samuel 1:1; 22:20)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_1_chr_18_12_and_2_sam_8_13_differ.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 18:12 credit Abishai with killing 18,000 Edomites, while 2 Samuel 8:13 attributes the same victory to David?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_high_priest_when_david_ate.htm">Who was high priest when David ate the showbread? (Mark 2:26 vs. 1 Samuel 21:1)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">David went over to the other side.</span>--That is to say, after taking the royal spear and cruse of water from beside the sleeping king, David with Abishai left the camp of Saul, then, crossing the deep ravine, re-ascended the opposite hill or mountain--there was then a deep gorge between him and the camp--and uttered his shrill cry, which awoke the sleeping sentinel, who seems at once to have roused Abner. Keil calls attention here to the special notice in the text that the mountain whence David spoke was afar off, not, as we should say, "as the crow flies," but afar, because a deep steep ravine lay between the camp of Saul and the hill on which David and Abishai stood. "On the previous occasion when, in the cave of En-gedi, the son of Jesse cut off the skirt of the royal garment, David fearlessly cried to Saul when the king was still evidently quite close to the cave. <span class= "ital">Now, </span>however, he seems to have reckoned far less upon any change in the state of Saul's mind than he had done before . . . in fact, he rather feared lest Saul should endeavour to get him into his power as soon as he woke from his sleep."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 13-16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The top of a hill.</span> Hebrew, "the top of the hill," the particular mountain from which David had reconnoitred Saul's camp (ver. 5). <span class="cmt_word">A great space being between them.</span> At En-gedi Saul was alone, and had placed himself in David's power; he therefore had followed him closely. Here Saul had his army round him, and David had entered his camp by stealth. It is not, therefore, till he had placed an ample interval between them that he calls to <span class="cmt_word">Abner</span>, and asks in derision, <span class="cmt_word">Art thou not a man?</span> The irony is enfeebled by the insertion of the word <span class="accented">valiant</span> (comp. <a href="/1_samuel/4-9.htm">1 Samuel 4:9</a>). No special valour was needed;any one worthy of the name of man ought to have guarded his master better. <span class="cmt_word">Who is like to thee</span> - Hebrew, "who is as thou" - <span class="cmt_word">in Israel?</span> Among all Saul's subjects there was no one so powerful and highly placed as the commander-in-chief, and he ought to have shown himself worthy of his pre-eminence. Justly, therefore, for neglecting his duty and exposing the king to danger, he and his people were <span class="cmt_word">worthy to die.</span> Hebrew, "sons of death" (see on 1 Samuel 20:31). Finally David bids him search for the king's spear and water bottle, that he may understand how completely Saul had been in his power. It has been suggested that Abner was probably a personal enemy of David, with whom he could never have held the high position which he occupied with his near relative Saul. Possibly instead of dissuading Saul from persecuting David, he stirred up his ill feelings. Still absolutely there is nothing in this banter which was not justified by Abner's official position. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/26-13.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 David</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּוִד֙</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">crossed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲבֹ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<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">to the other side</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֵ֔בֶר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ê·ḇer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5676.htm">Strong's 5676: </a> </span><span class="str2">A region across, on the opposite side</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and stood</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stand, in various relations</span><br /><br /><span class="word">atop</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹאשׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(rōš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the mountain</span><br /><span class="heb">הָהָ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·hār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> </span><span class="str2">Mountain, hill, hill country</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at a distance—</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽרָחֹ֑ק</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rā·ḥōq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7350.htm">Strong's 7350: </a> </span><span class="str2">Remote, of place, time, precious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there was a wide</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gulf</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמָּק֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mā·qō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">between them.</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּינֵיהֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bê·nê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/26-13.htm">1 Samuel 26:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/26-13.htm">1 Samuel 26:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/26-13.htm">1 Samuel 26:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/26-13.htm">1 Samuel 26:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/26-13.htm">1 Samuel 26:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/26-13.htm">1 Samuel 26:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/26-13.htm">1 Samuel 26:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/26-13.htm">1 Samuel 26:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/26-13.htm">1 Samuel 26:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/26-13.htm">1 Samuel 26:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/26-13.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 26:13 Then David went over to the other (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/26-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 26:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 26:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/26-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 26:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 26:14" /></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>