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The man who wants to kill you is trying to kill me too. You will be safe with me.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Stay here with me, and don’t be afraid. I will protect you with my own life, for the same person wants to kill us both.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life. With me you shall be in safekeeping.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks your life is seeking mine as well. You will be safe with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou <i>shalt be</i> in safeguard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Stay with me; do not fear. For he who seeks my life seeks your life, but with me you <i>shall be</i> safe.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Stay with me; do not be afraid, even though he who is seeking my life is seeking your life. For you are safe with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life, for you are safe with me.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Stay with me, do not be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life; for you are safe with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life, for you are safe with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life, but you are safe with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Stay with me. Don’t be afraid, for the one who wants to take my life wants to take your life. You will be safe with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Stay with me. Don&#8217t be afraid, for the one who wants to take my life wants to take your life. You will be safe with me.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Abide thou with me, fear not; for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: for with me thou shalt be in safeguard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Stay here. Isn't the same person trying to kill both of us? Don't worry! You'll be safe here with me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Abide thou with me, fear not; for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: for with me thou shalt be in safeguard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Stay with me. Don't be afraid. The one who is seeking my life is [also] seeking your life. However, you will be under my protection."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Stay with me and don't be afraid. Saul wants to kill both you and me, but you will be safe with me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Stay with me, and don't be afraid because the one who seeks my life, seeks your life. Indeed, you will be safe with me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Stay with me; do not be afraid, for he who seeks your life is seeking mine as well. You will be safe with me.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Stay with me. Don't be afraid! Whoever seeks my life is seeking your life as well. You are secure with me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Stay with me, do not be afraid; for he who seeks my life seeks your life. For with me you shall be in safeguard."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Stay with me. Don’t be afraid, for he who seeks my life seeks your life. You will be safe with me.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />dwell with me; do not fear; for he who seeks my life seeks your life; for you [are my] charge with me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> dwell with me; fear not; for he who seeketh my life seeketh thy life; for a charge art thou with me.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Dwell with me, thou shalt not fear: for who shall seek my soul will seek thy soul: for thou being watched with me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life, seeketh thy life also, and with me thou shalt be saved. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />You should remain with me. Do not be afraid. For he who seeks my life, seeks your life also, but with me you shall be saved.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Stay with me. Do not be afraid; whoever seeks your life must seek my life also. You are under my protection.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Stay with me, and do not be afraid; for the one who seeks my life seeks your life; you will be safe with me.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Abide with me; fear not; for he that seeks my life seeks your life also, but with me you shall be protected.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Stay with me and do not fear, because he who seeks my life seeks also your life, because The Protector is with me” <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Abide thou with me, fear not; for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life; for with me thou shalt be in safeguard.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Dwell with me; fear not, for wherever I shall seek a place <i>of safety</i> for my life, I will also seek a place for thy life, for thou art safely guarded <i>while</i> with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/22-23.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=6715" 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/22.htm">Saul Slays the Priests of Nob</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>Then David said to Abiathar, “I knew that Doeg the Edomite was there that day, and that he was sure to tell Saul. I myself am responsible for the lives of everyone in your father’s house. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: šə·ḇāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">Stay</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’it·tî (Prep:: 1cs) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with me;</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">be afraid,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">he who</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: yə·ḇaq·qêš (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">seeks</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·še·ḵā (N-fsc:: 2ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">your life</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: yə·ḇaq·qêš (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">is seeking</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">mine as well.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/4931.htm" title="4931: miš·me·reṯ (N-fs) -- Fem. Of mishmar; watch, i.e. The act, or The sentry, the post; obj. Preservation, or Safe; fig. Observance, i.e. Duty or A usage or party.">will be safe</a> <a href="/hebrew/5978.htm" title="5978: ‘im·mā·ḏî (Prep:: 1cs) -- Along with, against, by, from">with me.”</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/56-11.htm">Psalm 56:11</a></span><br />in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1-2</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28-31</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. / Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</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?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Psalm 118:6</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a></span><br />Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Abide you with me, fear not: for he that seeks my life seeks your life: but with me you shall be in safeguard.</p><p class="hdg">he that seeketh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">1 Kings 2:26</a></b></br> And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou <i>art</i> worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/24-9.htm">Matthew 24:9</a></b></br> Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a></b></br> Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.</p><p class="hdg">but with me</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-30</a></b></br> And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any <i>man</i> pluck them out of my hand… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a></b></br> While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/18-9.htm">John 18:9</a></b></br> That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/22-5.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-12.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-22.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/exodus/35-32.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-4.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-4.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Safeguard</a> <a href="/exodus/22-7.htm">Safekeeping</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-1.htm">Seeks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">Abide</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-3.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-8.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/1_samuel/27-5.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-16.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-15.htm">Life</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Safeguard</a> <a href="/micah/6-14.htm">Safekeeping</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-10.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-10.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-10.htm">Seeks</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-1.htm">Companies resort unto David at Adullam</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-3.htm">At Mizpeh he commends his parents unto the king of Moab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-5.htm">Admonished by Gad, he comes to Hareth,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-6.htm">Saul going to pursue him, complains of his servants' unfaithfulness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-9.htm">Doeg accuses Ahimelech</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-11.htm">Saul commands to kill the priests</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-17.htm">The footmen refusing, Doeg executes it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-20.htm">Abiathar escaping, brings David the news</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/22.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/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Stay with me;</b><br>David, the future king of Israel, is speaking to Abiathar, the son of Ahimelech, who has escaped the massacre of the priests at Nob. This invitation to stay signifies a place of refuge and protection. David, though on the run himself, offers sanctuary, reflecting the biblical theme of God as a refuge (<a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>). This also foreshadows Christ's invitation to all who are weary and burdened to find rest in Him (<a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Matthew 11:28</a>).<p><b>do not be afraid,</b><br>David reassures Abiathar not to fear, despite the danger they both face. This echoes God's frequent command to His people throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>, where God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous. It highlights the importance of faith and trust in God's protection, even in perilous times.<p><b>for he who seeks your life is seeking mine as well.</b><br>Saul, the current king, is the one seeking both David's and Abiathar's lives. This shared threat creates a bond between David and Abiathar. It reflects the broader biblical narrative of shared suffering among God's people and the unity it can bring, as seen in the early church's experiences in Acts. It also prefigures the persecution faced by Christ and His followers, as Jesus warned in <a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a>.<p><b>You will be safe with me.”</b><br>David promises safety to Abiathar, despite his own precarious situation. This assurance is a type of Christ, who offers ultimate safety and salvation to those who come to Him (<a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a>). David's role as a protector here is a shadow of Christ's role as the Good Shepherd, who lays down His life for His sheep (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>).<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 Samuel, who is currently fleeing from King Saul. David is a central figure in this passage, offering protection and assurance to Abiathar.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abiathar.htm">Abiathar</a></b><br>The son of Ahimelech, the priest who was killed by Saul. Abiathar escapes the massacre at Nob and seeks refuge with David.<br><br>3. <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. Saul's actions lead to the slaughter of the priests at Nob.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nob.htm">Nob</a></b><br>A city of priests where Saul orders the massacre of the priests, including Ahimelech, Abiathar's father.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/doeg_the_edomite.htm">Doeg the Edomite</a></b><br>Saul's servant who carries out the massacre at Nob, leading to Abiathar's escape.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a></b><br>Just as David assures Abiathar of safety, believers can trust in God's protection amidst life's dangers. Our refuge is in God, who is our ultimate protector.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/shared_suffering_and_solidarity.htm">Shared Suffering and Solidarity</a></b><br>David and Abiathar share a common enemy in Saul. This teaches us the importance of standing together with fellow believers in times of trial, offering support and encouragement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>David takes responsibility for Abiathar's safety, demonstrating the role of a godly leader who cares for those under his charge. Leaders today should emulate this protective and caring attitude.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_the_face_of_fear.htm">Courage in the Face of Fear</a></b><br>Despite the danger, David encourages Abiathar not to be afraid. As Christians, we are called to face our fears with courage, knowing that God is with us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>Saul's disobedience and jealousy lead to tragic consequences, including the massacre at Nob. This serves as a warning about the far-reaching effects of sin and the importance of obedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/proof_of_psalm_52's_link_to_doeg.htm">If Psalm 52 is specifically about Doeg the Edomite, where is the archaeological or textual proof confirming these events?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_david_seek_refuge_with_enemies.htm">How could David justify seeking refuge among Israel's enemies in 1 Samuel 27:1?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'lions'_in_psalm_57_4_poetic_or_literal.htm">Is the reference to enemies being like 'lions' in Psalm 57:4 simply poetic imagery, or does it exaggerate any verifiable historical threat David faced?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_zeus_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What lessons do Saul and David's lives teach us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/22-23.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">Stay</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁבָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine 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">with me;</span><br /><span class="heb">אִתִּי֙</span> <span class="translit">(’it·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">do not</span><br /><span class="heb">אַל־</span> <span class="translit">(’al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be afraid,</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּירָ֔א</span> <span class="translit">(tî·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֛י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he who</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seeks</span><br /><span class="heb">יְבַקֵּ֣שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḇaq·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your life</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשֶׁ֑ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·še·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">is seeking</span><br /><span class="heb">יְבַקֵּ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḇaq·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mine [as well].</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשִׁ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">You</span><br /><span class="heb">אַתָּ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be safe</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁמֶ֥רֶת</span> <span class="translit">(miš·me·reṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4931.htm">Strong's 4931: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guard, watch, charge, function</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with me.”</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמָּדִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mā·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5978.htm">Strong's 5978: </a> </span><span class="str2">Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/22-23.htm">1 Samuel 22:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/22-23.htm">1 Samuel 22:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/22-23.htm">1 Samuel 22:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/22-23.htm">1 Samuel 22:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/22-23.htm">1 Samuel 22:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/22-23.htm">1 Samuel 22:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/22-23.htm">1 Samuel 22:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/22-23.htm">1 Samuel 22:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/22-23.htm">1 Samuel 22:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/22-23.htm">1 Samuel 22:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/22-23.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 22:23 Abide you with me don't be afraid (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/22-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 22:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 22:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:1" /></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>