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and our part <i>shall be</i> to deliver him into the king's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, O king, come down according to all the desire of your soul to come down; and our part <i>shall be</i> to deliver him into the king’s hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now then, O king, come down, since you fully desire to do so; and our part <i>shall be</i> to hand him over to the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Now then, O king, come down according to all the desire of your soul to do so; and our part shall be to surrender him into the king&#8217s hand.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Now then, O king, come down according to all the desire of your soul to do so; and our part <i>shall be</i> to surrender him into the king’s hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So now, O king, according to all the desire of your soul to come down, come down <i>here</i>; and our part <i>shall be</i> to surrender him into the king’s hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now then, O king, come down [to Ziph] in accordance with all your heart’s desire to do so [and capture him]; and our part shall be to hand him over to the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So now, whenever the king wants to come down, let him come down. As for us, we will be glad to hand him over to the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now, whenever the king wants to come down, let him come down. Our part will be to hand him over to the king.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, O king, come down, according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him up into the king's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you come, we will help you catch him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, O king, come down, according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and our part shall be to deriver him up into the king's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Come, Your Majesty, whenever you want. We will hand him over to you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />We know, Your Majesty, how much you want to capture him; so come to our territory, and we will make sure that you catch him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now, your majesty, whenever you want to come down, come down, and our part will be to hand him over to the king."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now, O king, come down whenever your soul desires, and we will be responsible for delivering him into your hand.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now at your own discretion, O king, come down. Delivering him into the king's hand will be our responsibility." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, O king, come down, according to all the desire of your soul to come down. It will be our responsibility to deliver him up into the king's hand."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now therefore, O king, come down according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him into the king's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, O king, come down. According to all the desire of your soul to come down; and our part will be to deliver him up into the king’s hand.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And now, by all the desire of your soul, O king, to come down, come down, and ours [is] to shut him up into the hand of the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And, now, by all the desire of thy soul, O king, to come down, come down, and ours is to shut him up into the hand of the king.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now, according to all the desire of thy soul, O king, to come down, come down; and for us to shut him up into the hand of the king.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore come down, as thy soul hath desired to come down: and it shall be our business to deliver him into the king's hands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now therefore, if your soul has desired to descend, then descend. Then it will be for us to deliver him into the hands of the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, whenever the king wishes to come down, let him do so. It will be our task to deliver him into the king’s hand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now, O king, whenever you wish to come down, do so; and our part will be to surrender him into the king’s hand.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now therefore, come down against us according to all the desire of your soul, and we shall deliver him into the king's hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And now, according to all the desire of your soul, come down unto us and we shall deliver him into the hand of the King!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now therefore, O king, come down, according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him up into the king's hand.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And now <i>according to</i> all the king's desire to come down, let him come down to us; they have shut him up into the hands of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_samuel/23-20.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=6932" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Saul Pursues David</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon? <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">O king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: rêḏ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">come down</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">whenever</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šə·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 soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/185.htm" title="185: ’aw·waṯ (N-fsc) -- Desire. From 'avah; longing.">desires,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: lā·re·ḏeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To come or go down, descend. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/wə·lā·nū (Conj-w:: Prep:: 1cp) -- ">and we will be responsible</a> <a href="/hebrew/5462.htm" title="5462: has·gî·rōw (V-Hifil-Inf:: 3ms) -- To shut, close. A primitive root; to shut up; figuratively, to surrender.">for delivering him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: bə·yaḏ (Prep-b:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">into your hand.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king."></a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>“May you be blessed by the LORD,” replied Saul, “for you have had compassion on me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/54-1.htm">Psalm 54:1-7</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might! / Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth. / For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-4.htm">Psalm 31:4</a></span><br />You free me from the net laid out for me, for You are my refuge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/142-3.htm">Psalm 142:3</a></span><br />Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-5.htm">Psalm 140:5</a></span><br />The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/141-9.htm">Psalm 141:9</a></span><br />Keep me from the snares they have laid for me, and from the lures of evildoers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Psalm 57:6</a></span><br />They spread a net for my feet; my soul was despondent. They dug a pit before me, but they themselves have fallen into it! Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Psalm 59:3</a></span><br />See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-5.htm">Psalm 64:5</a></span><br />They hold fast to their evil purpose; they speak of hiding their snares. “Who will see them?” they say.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-7.htm">Psalm 35:7</a></span><br />For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Psalm 38:12</a></span><br />Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-4.htm">Matthew 26:4</a></span><br />and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-53.htm">John 11:53</a></span><br />So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-15</a></span><br />When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23-24</a></span><br />After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, / but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Acts 23:21</a></span><br />Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now therefore, O king, come down according to all the desire of your soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him into the king's hand.</p><p class="hdg">all the desire</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/18-6.htm">Deuteronomy 18:6</a></b></br> And if a Levite come from any of thy gates out of all Israel, where he sojourned, and come with all the desire of his mind unto the place which the LORD shall choose;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm">2 Samuel 3:21</a></b></br> And Abner said unto David, I will arise and go, and will gather all Israel unto my lord the king, that they may make a league with thee, and that thou mayest reign over all that thine heart desireth. And David sent Abner away; and he went in peace.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/112-10.htm">Psalm 112:10</a></b></br> The wicked shall see <i>it</i>, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.</p><p class="hdg">our part</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/21-11.htm">1 Kings 21:11-14</a></b></br> And the men of his city, <i>even</i> the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, <i>and</i> as it <i>was</i> written in the letters which she had sent unto them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/10-5.htm">2 Kings 10:5-7</a></b></br> And he that <i>was</i> over the house, and he that <i>was</i> over the city, the elders also, and the bringers up <i>of the children</i>, sent to Jehu, saying, We <i>are</i> thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou <i>that which is</i> good in thine eyes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-3.htm">Psalm 54:3</a></b></br> For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they have not set God before them. Selah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-4.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-17.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/25-33.htm">Handing</a> <a href="/genesis/31-30.htm">Heart's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-14.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-8.htm">Ours</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-34.htm">Part</a> <a href="/judges/14-3.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-22.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-12.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-2.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/revelation/18-14.htm">Soul's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-12.htm">Surrender</a> <a href="/1_samuel/16-23.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-9.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-9.htm">Handing</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/15-2.htm">Heart's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-16.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-15.htm">Ours</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-3.htm">Part</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-27.htm">Pleases</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-26.htm">Responsible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-18.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-26.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/job/16-4.htm">Soul's</a> <a href="/psalms/41-2.htm">Surrender</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-26.htm">Whenever</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 23</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">David, enquiring of the Lord by Abiathar, rescues Keilah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">God showing him the coming of Saul, and the treachery of the Keilites, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">he escapes from Keilah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">In Ziph Jonathan comes and comforts him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">The Ziphites discover him to Saul</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-25.htm">At Maon he is rescued from Saul by the invasion of the Philistines</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">He dwells at En Gedi</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_samuel/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now, O king</b><br>This phrase addresses King Saul, the first king of Israel, who was anointed by the prophet Samuel. Saul's reign is marked by his initial obedience to God, followed by a gradual decline into disobedience and jealousy, particularly towards David. The title "king" signifies Saul's authority and the respect he commanded, despite his spiritual failings.<p><b>come down whenever your soul desires</b><br>The invitation for Saul to "come down" indicates a strategic movement, likely from a higher elevation to the wilderness of Ziph where David was hiding. The phrase "whenever your soul desires" reflects the cultural understanding of the king's will as paramount. It also highlights the Ziphites' eagerness to align themselves with Saul, possibly for political favor or protection.<p><b>and we will be responsible for delivering him into your hand</b><br>The Ziphites' offer to deliver David to Saul shows their willingness to betray David, who was anointed by God to be the next king. This act of betrayal is reminiscent of other biblical accounts where individuals are handed over to authorities, such as Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus. The phrase underscores the theme of human treachery and divine providence, as despite their intentions, God ultimately protects David.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The anointed future king of Israel, currently on the run from King Saul. David is a central figure in this account, representing God's chosen leader.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a></b><br>The current king of Israel, who is seeking to kill David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/ziphites.htm">Ziphites</a></b><br>The inhabitants of Ziph, a region in Judah. They betray David by offering to deliver him into Saul's hands, seeking favor with the king.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/ziph.htm">Ziph</a></b><br>A wilderness area in Judah where David is hiding. It is significant as a place of refuge and betrayal.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_providence.htm">God's Providence</a></b><br>Although not a person or place, the overarching theme of God's providence and protection over David is evident throughout the events.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite human betrayal and danger, trust that God is in control and will fulfill His promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_betrayal.htm">Responding to Betrayal</a></b><br>Like David, choose to respond to betrayal with integrity and faith, leaving vengeance to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_guidance.htm">Seeking God's Guidance</a></b><br>In times of uncertainty and danger, seek God's guidance and wisdom rather than relying solely on human alliances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_seeking_human_approval.htm">The Danger of Seeking Human Approval</a></b><br>The Ziphites' desire to gain favor with Saul serves as a warning against seeking human approval at the expense of righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_trials.htm">God's Faithfulness in Trials</a></b><br>Remember that God is faithful and present even in the wilderness experiences of life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 23</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_saul_chase_david_in_1_sam_26.htm">If Saul previously admitted David's righteousness in 1 Samuel 24, why is he chasing David again in 1 Samuel 26?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_was_david's_child_punished.htm">Why did God punish David and Bathsheba's child?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_penalize_abimelech,_not_deceiver.htm">Why would an omniscient God penalize Abimelech and his household in Genesis 20:18 when Abraham was the one who deceived him?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_use_the_ephod_for_guidance.htm">How did David consult the ephod for instant divine guidance in 1 Samuel 23:9-12 when similar direct communication is uncommon elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/23-20.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">Now,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֠עַתָּה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> </span><span class="str2">At this time</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O king,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">come down</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(rêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whenever</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נַפְשְׁךָ֥</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šə·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">desires,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַוַּ֨ת</span> <span class="translit">(’aw·waṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_185.htm">Strong's 185: </a> </span><span class="str2">Longing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and we will be responsible</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלָ֥נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">for delivering him</span><br /><span class="heb">הַסְגִּיר֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(has·gî·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5462.htm">Strong's 5462: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shut up, to surrender</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into your hands.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּיַ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(bə·yaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/23-20.htm">1 Samuel 23:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23-20.htm">1 Samuel 23:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_samuel/23-20.htm">1 Samuel 23:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23-20.htm">1 Samuel 23:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23-20.htm">1 Samuel 23:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/23-20.htm">1 Samuel 23:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/23-20.htm">1 Samuel 23:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/23-20.htm">1 Samuel 23:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/23-20.htm">1 Samuel 23:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_samuel/23-20.htm">1 Samuel 23:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_samuel/23-20.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 23:20 Now therefore O king come down according (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/23-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:21" /></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>