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But David found strength in the LORD his God. <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30.htm">New Living Translation</a> David was now in great danger because all his men were very bitter about losing their sons and daughters, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God. <a href="/esv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Standard Version</a> And David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30.htm">King James Bible</a> And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/30.htm">New King James Version</a> Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Also, David was in great distress because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David felt strengthened in the LORD his God. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1995</a> Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people said to stone him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in Yahweh his God. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Further, David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, for all of them were embittered, each man for his sons and daughters. But David felt strengthened and encouraged in the LORD his God. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David was in an extremely difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him, for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David was in a difficult position because the troops talked about stoning him, for they were all very bitter over the loss of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/30.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened himself in Jehovah his God. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David was desperate. His soldiers were so upset over what had happened to their sons and daughters that they were thinking about stoning David to death. But he felt the LORD God giving him strength, <a href="/erv/1_samuel/30.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David was in great distress because the people in their bitterness said he should be stoned. (They were thinking of their sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God.) <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/30.htm">Good News Translation</a> David was now in great trouble, because his men were all very bitter about losing their children, and they were threatening to stone him; but the LORD his God gave him courage. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/30.htm">International Standard Version</a> David was in great danger because all the people were bitter because of their sons and daughters, and they were talking about stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. <a href="/net/1_samuel/30.htm">NET Bible</a> David was very upset, for the men were thinking of stoning him; each man grieved bitterly over his sons and daughters. But David drew strength from the LORD his God. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David was greatly distressed: for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons, and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. <a href="/web/1_samuel/30.htm">World English Bible</a> David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the souls of all the people were grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in Yahweh his God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and David has great distress, for the people have said to stone him, for the soul of all the people has been bitter, each for his sons and for his daughters; and David strengthens himself in his God YHWH. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and David hath great distress, for the people have said to stone him, for the soul of all the people hath been bitter, each for his sons and for his daughters; and David doth strengthen himself in Jehovah his God. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will press upon David greatly, for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was bitter, each for his sons and for his daughters: and David will be strengthened in Jehovah his God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David was greatly afflicted: for the people had a mind to stone him, for the soul of every man was bitterly grieved for his sons, and daughters: but David took courage in the Lord his God. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David was greatly saddened. And the people were willing to stone him, because the soul of every man was bitter over his sons and daughters. But David was strengthened by the Lord his God. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/30.htm">New American Bible</a> Now David found himself in great danger, for the soldiers spoke of stoning him, so bitter were they over the fate of their sons and daughters. David took courage in the LORD his God <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David was in great danger; for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in spirit for their sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And it was very distressing to David, because the people said to stone him, because the soul of all the people had been put to death, because of their sons and because of their daughters, and David held firmly to LORD JEHOVAH his God<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David strengthened himself in the LORD his God. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David was greatly distressed, because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, each for his sons and his daughters: but David strengthened himself in the Lord his God. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/30-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H8oQfYUMRZg?start=8724" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/30.htm">The Amalekites Raid Ziklag</a> …5David’s two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel, had been taken captive. 6<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: lə·ḏā·wiḏ (Prep-l:: 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/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">was greatly</a> <a href="/hebrew/3334.htm" title="3334: wat·tê·ṣer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to press, i.e. Be narrow; figuratively, be in distress.">distressed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mə·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">spoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/5619.htm" title="5619: lə·sā·qə·lōw (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To stone, put to death by stoning. A primitive root; properly, to be weighty; but used only in the sense of lapidation or its contrary.">of stoning him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: ne·p̄eš (N-fsc) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">the soul</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.">of every man</a> <a href="/hebrew/4784.htm" title="4784: mā·rāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To be contentious or rebellious. A primitive root; to be bitter; to rebel.">grieved</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></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.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nō (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">his sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: bə·nō·ṯāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">daughters.</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/2388.htm" title="2388: way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zêq (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">found strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">in the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">his God.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/psalms/56-3.htm">Psalm 56:3-4</a> When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? <a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a> In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a> 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? <a href="/psalms/42-5.htm">Psalm 42:5</a> Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence. <a href="/psalms/62-8.htm">Psalm 62:8</a> Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts before Him. God is our refuge. Selah <a href="/psalms/118-5.htm">Psalm 118:5-6</a> In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. / The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? <a href="/psalms/138-3.htm">Psalm 138:3</a> On the day I called, You answered me; You emboldened me and strengthened my soul. <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a> Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a> Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” <a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12</a> Our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this vast army that comes against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon You.” <a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a> Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a> But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David was greatly distressed; for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.was greatly<a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Genesis 32:7</a> Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;<a href="/psalms/25-17.htm">Psalm 25:17</a> The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.<a href="/psalms/42-7.htm">Psalm 42:7</a> Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me.the people<a href="/exodus/17-4.htm">Exodus 17:4</a> And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me.<a href="/numbers/14-10.htm">Numbers 14:10</a> But all the congregation bade stone them with stones. And the glory of the LORD appeared in the tabernacle of the congregation before all the children of Israel.<a href="/psalms/62-9.htm">Psalm 62:9</a> Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.grieved [heb] bitter<a href="/1_samuel/1-10.htm">1 Samuel 1:10</a> And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.<a href="/judges/18-25.htm">Judges 18:25</a> And the children of Dan said unto him, Let not thy voice be heard among us, lest angry fellows run upon thee, and thou lose thy life, with the lives of thy household.<a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">2 Samuel 17:8</a> For, said Hushai, thou knowest thy father and his men, that they be mighty men, and they be chafed in their minds, as a bear robbed of her whelps in the field: and thy father is a man of war, and will not lodge with the people.David<a href="/job/13-15.htm">Job 13:15</a> Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.<a href="/psalms/18-6.htm">Psalm 18:6</a> In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.<a href="/psalms/26-1.htm">Psalm 26:1,2</a> A Psalm of David. Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-3.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-15.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">Embittered</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/1_samuel/28-19.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-24.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/joshua/7-25.htm">Stoning</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-16.htm">Strengthened</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/30-19.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/31-3.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Embittered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-3.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/2_samuel/7-10.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-9.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-53.htm">Stoning</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-7.htm">Strengthened</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 30</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/30-1.htm">The Amalekites raid Ziklag</a> 4. <a href="/1_samuel/30-4.htm">David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them</a> 11. <a href="/1_samuel/30-11.htm">By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies, </a> 18. <a href="/1_samuel/30-18.htm">and recovers all the spoil</a> 22. <a href="/1_samuel/30-22.htm">David's law to divide the spoil equally</a> 26. <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">He sends presents to his friends</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/30.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/30.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And David was greatly distressed David's distress is understandable given the context. He had returned to Ziklag to find it burned and his family taken captive by the Amalekites. This moment of crisis highlights the vulnerability of even the most faithful servants of God. David's distress is not just personal but also communal, as he bears the weight of leadership and the responsibility for his men's families. This echoes the human experience of leaders throughout the Bible, such as Moses and Elijah, who also faced moments of deep distress.because the people spoke of stoning him The threat of stoning reflects the severity of the situation. In ancient Israel, stoning was a common form of capital punishment for serious offenses (<a href="/leviticus/20-2.htm">Leviticus 20:2</a>, <a href="/deuteronomy/22-24.htm">Deuteronomy 22:24</a>). The people's anger and desperation are directed at David, whom they hold responsible for their loss. This mirrors other biblical instances where leaders are blamed for misfortunes, such as when the Israelites grumbled against Moses in the wilderness (<a href="/exodus/17-4.htm">Exodus 17:4</a>).because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters The grief of the men is profound, as they have lost their families to the Amalekite raid. This phrase underscores the deep emotional pain and sense of loss experienced by the people. The family unit was central to Israelite society, and the loss of children was particularly devastating. This grief is reminiscent of the sorrow expressed in other biblical narratives, such as the lamentations of Job (<a href="/job/1-18.htm">Job 1:18-19</a>) and the mourning of Rachel for her children (<a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm">Jeremiah 31:15</a>).But David found strength in the LORD his God In the midst of his distress, David turns to God for strength. This act of faith is a pivotal moment, demonstrating David's reliance on God rather than on his own abilities or the support of his men. It reflects a recurring biblical theme where true strength and encouragement are found in God alone (<a href="/psalms/18.htm">Psalm 18:1-2</a>, <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>). David's response foreshadows the New Testament teaching of finding strength in Christ (<a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a>). This reliance on God in times of trouble is a hallmark of David's life and leadership, setting an example for believers to seek divine strength in their own trials.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The anointed king of Israel, who at this time was leading his men while fleeing from King Saul. He is the central figure in this passage, experiencing deep distress. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david's_men.htm">David's Men</a> These are the warriors who followed David. They were deeply grieved over the loss of their families and possessions, which led them to consider stoning David. 3. <a href="/topical/z/ziklag.htm">Ziklag</a> The town given to David by the Philistine king Achish, which was attacked and burned by the Amalekites, leading to the distressing situation. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_amalekites.htm">The Amalekites</a> A nomadic tribe that raided Ziklag, capturing the families of David and his men, which caused the crisis. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant God of Israel, in whom David found strength and encouragement during his time of distress.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/finding_strength_in_god.htm">Finding Strength in God</a> In times of distress, believers are encouraged to seek strength and encouragement in the Lord, just as David did. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_under_pressure.htm">Leadership Under Pressure</a> David's response to his men's anger teaches us about maintaining faith and composure under pressure. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer_and_worship.htm">The Power of Prayer and Worship</a> David's ability to find strength in God suggests a life of prayer and worship, which can be a source of strength for believers today. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> The reaction of David's men highlights the importance of community and the need for leaders to be accountable and sensitive to the needs of those they lead. <a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trusting God's Sovereignty</a> Even in dire situations, trusting in God's sovereignty and plan can provide peace and direction.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 30</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_to_ziklag_after_battle.htm">What happened to Ziklag when David returned from battle?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david's_men_fight_nonstop.htm">How could David and his men realistically fight from dusk until the following evening without rest (1 Samuel 30:17)? </a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'god_will_strengthen_you'.htm">What does "God will strengthen you" mean?</a> <a href="/q/2_sam_6_6-8__inconsistencies_with_god's_mercy.htm">2 Samuel 6:6-8 - Are there historical or textual inconsistencies between this account of Uzzah and other descriptions of God's mercy or patience in the Old Testament?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/30.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) For the people spake of stoning him.--Probably the discontent and anger of the people had been previously aroused by David's close connection with Achish, which had entailed upon these valiant Israelites the bitter degradation of having had to march against their own countrymen under the banner of the Philistine King of Gath; and now, finding that David had neglected to provide against the Amalekite raid, their pent-up fury thus displayed itself. Then David, we shall see, threw himself, with all his old perfect trustfulness, upon the mercy of his God.But David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.--He encouraged himself in prayer, thus casting himself and his fortunes on the God who, years before, had chosen him to be "His anointed." It was this trust, as we have before seen in his own case, in the case, too, of Jonathan, as it had been in old days with all the heroes of Israel--this perfect, childlike, implicit trust in the "Glorious Arm"--which had been the source of the marvellous success of the chosen people. When they forgot the invisible King, who for His own great purposes had chosen them, their fortunes at once declined; they fell to the level, and often below the level, of the surrounding nations. We have many conspicuous examples of this; for instance, in the lives of Samson and Saul, how, when with weeping and with mourning, they returned to their allegiance, and again leaned on the "Arm," success and victory returned to them. This is what happened now to David at Ziklag, while about the same time Saul, alone and distrustful, fought and fell on the bloody day of Gilboa. David, with the help of his God, on whose mercy he had thrown himself, obtained his brilliant success over Amalek, and restored his prestige not only among his own immediate followers, but through all the cities and villages of Southern Canaan.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_samuel/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - The soul of all the people was grieved. Hebrew, "was bitter." Their great sorrow is pathetically described in ver. 4. But, as is often the case with those in distress, from grief they turned to anger, and sought relief for their feelings by venting their rage upon the innocent. Possibly David had not taken precautions against a danger which he had not apprehended; but, left almost friendless in the angry crowd who were calling out to stone him, he encouraged himself in Jehovah, his God. Literally, "strengthened himself in Jehovah, and summoned the priest to ask counsel and guidance of God by the ephod. DAVID'S PURSUIT OF THE AMALEKITES (vers. 7-16). <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/30-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And David לְדָוִ֜ד (lə·ḏā·wiḏ) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse was greatly מְאֹ֗ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily distressed וַתֵּ֨צֶר (wat·tê·ṣer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3334.htm">Strong's 3334: </a> Be distressed, be narrow, be straitened in straits, be vexed because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the people הָעָם֙ (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock spoke אָמְר֤וּ (’ā·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say of stoning him, לְסָקְל֔וֹ (lə·sā·qə·lōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5619.htm">Strong's 5619: </a> To stone, put to death by stoning because כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the soul נֶ֣פֶשׁ (ne·p̄eš) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion of every man אִ֖ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person grieved מָ֙רָה֙ (mā·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4784.htm">Strong's 4784: </a> To be contentious or rebellious for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his sons בָּנָ֣יו (bā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against daughters. בְּנֹתָ֑יו (bə·nō·ṯāw) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter But David דָּוִ֔ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse found strength וַיִּתְחַזֵּ֣ק (way·yiṯ·ḥaz·zêq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer in the LORD בַּיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel his God. אֱלֹהָֽיו׃ (’ĕ·lō·hāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/30-6.htm">1 Samuel 30:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-6.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 30:6 David was greatly distressed (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/30-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 30:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 30:7" /></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>