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As Saul and his forces were closing in on David and his men to capture them, <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> Saul and David were now on opposite sides of a mountain. Just as Saul and his men began to close in on David and his men, <a href="/esv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> Saul went on one side of the mountain, and David and his men on the other side of the mountain. And David was hurrying to get away from Saul. As Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them, <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Saul was proceeding along one side of the mountain, and David and his men along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23.htm">King James Bible</a> And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them. <a href="/nkjv/1_samuel/23.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Saul went on one side of the mountain, and David and his men on the other side of the mountain. So David made haste to get away from Saul, for Saul and his men were encircling David and his men to take them. <a href="/nasb_/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Saul went on one side of the mountain, and David and his men on the other side of the mountain; and David was hurrying to get away from Saul, while Saul and his men were surrounding David and his men to apprehend them. <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> Saul went on one side of the mountain, and David and his men on the other side of the mountain; and David was hurrying to get away from Saul, for Saul and his men were surrounding David and his men to seize them. <a href="/nasb77/1_samuel/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Saul went on one side of the mountain, and David and his men on the other side of the mountain; and David was hurrying to get away from Saul, for Saul and his men were surrounding David and his men to seize them. <a href="/lsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Saul went on one side of the mountain, and David and his men on the other side of the mountain; and David was hurrying to get away from Saul, but Saul and his men were surrounding David and his men to seize them. <a href="/amp/1_samuel/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Saul went on one side of the mountain, and David and his men on the other side of the mountain. And David was hurrying to get away from Saul, for Saul and his men were surrounding David and his men to capture them. <a href="/csb/1_samuel/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Saul went along one side of the mountain and David and his men went along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away from Saul, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. <a href="/hcsb/1_samuel/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Saul went along one side of the mountain and David and his men went along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away from Saul, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. <a href="/asv/1_samuel/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them. <a href="/cev/1_samuel/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Saul was going around a hill on one side, and David and his men were on the other side, trying to get away. Saul and his soldiers were just about to capture David and his men, <a href="/erv/1_samuel/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them. <a href="/gwt/1_samuel/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Saul went on one side of the mountain, and David and his men went on the other side of the mountain. David was hurrying to get away from Saul, and Saul and his men were going around [the mountain] toward David and his men, trying to capture them. <a href="/gnt/1_samuel/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> Saul and his men were on one side of the hill, separated from David and his men, who were on the other side. They were hurrying to get away from Saul and his men, who were closing in on them and were about to capture them. <a href="/isv/1_samuel/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> Saul went on one side of the mountain while David and his men went on the other side of the mountain. David was hurrying to get away from Saul while Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. <a href="/msb/1_samuel/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Saul was proceeding along one side of the mountain, and David and his men along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. <a href="/net/1_samuel/23.htm">NET Bible</a> Saul went on one side of the mountain, while David and his men went on the other side of the mountain. David was hurrying to get away from Saul, but Saul and his men were surrounding David and his men so they could capture them. <a href="/nheb/1_samuel/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain. And David was hurrying to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men surrounded David and his men to take them. <a href="/wbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men around to take them. <a href="/web/1_samuel/23.htm">World English Bible</a> Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain; and David hurried to get away for fear of Saul, for Saul and his men surrounded David and his men to take them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_samuel/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Saul goes on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain, and David is hurried to go from the face of Saul, and Saul and his men are surrounding David and his men, to catch them. <a href="/ylt/1_samuel/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Saul goeth on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain, and David is hastened to go from the face of Saul, and Saul and his men are compassing David and his men, to catch them. <a href="/slt/1_samuel/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Saul will go from the side of the mountain from hence, and David from the side of the mountain from thence: and David will be taking flight to go from the face of Saul; and Saul and his men surrounding upon David and upon his men to seize them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_samuel/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Saul went on this side of the mountain: and David and his men were on the other side of the mountain: and David despaired of being able to escape from the face of Saul: and Saul and his men encompassed David and his men round about to take them. <a href="/cpdv/1_samuel/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Saul went to one side of the mountain. But David and his men were on the other side of the mountain. Then David was despairing that he would be able to escape from the face of Saul. And Saul and his men enclosed David and his men in the manner of a crown, so that they might capture them. <a href="/nabre/1_samuel/23.htm">New American Bible</a> As Saul moved along one side of the gorge, David and his men took to the other. David was anxious to escape Saul, while Saul and his men were trying to outflank David and his men in order to capture them. <a href="/nrsvce/1_samuel/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Saul went on one side of the mountain, and David and his men on the other side of the mountain. David was hurrying to get away from Saul, while Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_samuel/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Saul went on one side of the mountain and David and his men on the other side of the mountain: and David made haste to flee from Saul; for Saul and his men surrounded David and his men to take them. <a href="/hpbt/1_samuel/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Shaul went on from the side of the mountain, and David and his men from the other end, and David was quick to flee from before Shaul, and Shaul and his Servants surrounded David and his men to seize them<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_samuel/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain; and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them. <a href="/sep/1_samuel/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Saul and his men go on one side of the mountain, and David and his men are on the other side of the mountain: and David was hiding himself to escape from Saul: and Saul and his men encamped against David and his men, in order to take them. <a href="/parallel/1_samuel/23-26.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=7000" 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/23.htm">Saul Pursues David</a> …25and Saul and his men went to seek him. When David was told about it, he went down to the rock and stayed in the Wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard of this, he pursued David there. 26<a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">was proceeding along</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: miz·zeh (Prep-m:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/6654.htm" title="6654: miṣ·ṣaḏ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A side. Contr. From an unused root meaning to sidle off; a side; figuratively, an adversary.">side</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">of the mountain,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: wə·ḏā·wiḏ (Conj-w:: 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/582.htm" title="582: wa·’ă·nā·šāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">and his men</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: miz·zeh (Prep-m:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">along the other</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6654.htm" title="6654: miṣ·ṣaḏ (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- A side. Contr. From an unused root meaning to sidle off; a side; figuratively, an adversary.">side.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: hā·hār (Art:: N-ms) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: ḏā·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.">Even though David</a> <a href="/hebrew/2648.htm" title="2648: neḥ·pāz (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be in trepidation, hurry or alarm. A primitive root; properly, to start up suddenly, i.e. to hasten away, to fear.">was hurrying</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to get away,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: šā·’ūl (N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7586.htm" title="7586: wə·šā·’ūl (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Passive participle of sha'al; asked; Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites.">Saul</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: wa·’ă·nā·šāw (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">and his men</a> <a href="/hebrew/5849.htm" title="5849: ‘ō·ṭə·rîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To encircle, to crown. A primitive root; to encircle; especially to crown.">were closing</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in on</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.">David</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ă·nā·šāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">and his men</a> <a href="/hebrew/8610.htm" title="8610: lə·ṯā·p̄ə·śām (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3mp) -- A primitive root; to manipulate, i.e. Seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably.">to capture them.</a> 27Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!”…<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/18-4.htm">Psalm 18:4-5</a> The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. / The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. <a href="/psalms/31-21.htm">Psalm 31:21-22</a> Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege. / In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help. <a href="/psalms/54-3.htm">Psalm 54:3-4</a> For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah / Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul. <a href="/psalms/142-3.htm">Psalm 142:3-4</a> Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me. / Look to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul. <a href="/psalms/57-6.htm">Psalm 57:6</a> 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 <a href="/psalms/59-3.htm">Psalm 59:3-4</a> See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. / For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice. <a href="/psalms/124-7.htm">Psalm 124:7</a> We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away. <a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Psalm 140:4-5</a> Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble. / 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 <a href="/psalms/143-9.htm">Psalm 143:9</a> Deliver me from my enemies, O LORD; I flee to You for refuge. <a href="/proverbs/3-26.htm">Proverbs 3:26</a> for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare. <a href="/2_samuel/22-19.htm">2 Samuel 22:19</a> They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. <a href="/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15-17</a> When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” / “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” / Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. <a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm">Jeremiah 20:10-11</a> For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.” / But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten. <a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a> When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Matthew 26:47-50</a> While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people. / Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.” / Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.David made haste<a href="/1_samuel/19-12.htm">1 Samuel 19:12</a> So Michal let David down through a window: and he went, and fled, and escaped.<a href="/1_samuel/20-38.htm">1 Samuel 20:38</a> And Jonathan cried after the lad, Make speed, haste, stay not. And Jonathan's lad gathered up the arrows, and came to his master.<a href="/2_samuel/15-14.htm">2 Samuel 15:14</a> And David said unto all his servants that were with him at Jerusalem, Arise, and let us flee; for we shall not else escape from Absalom: make speed to depart, lest he overtake us suddenly, and bring evil upon us, and smite the city with the edge of the sword.away<a href="/2_chronicles/20-12.htm">2 Chronicles 20:12</a> O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.<a href="/psalms/17-9.htm">Psalm 17:9,11</a> From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about… <a href="/psalms/22-12.htm">Psalm 22:12,16</a> Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/19-14.htm">Capture</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-36.htm">Closing</a> <a href="/judges/16-2.htm">Compassed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-25.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-3.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-8.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/1_samuel/21-13.htm">Making</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-10.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/22-22.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-25.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/judges/21-21.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-17.htm">Side</a> <a href="/judges/20-43.htm">Surrounded</a> <a href="/judges/1-27.htm">Surrounding</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/12-28.htm">Capture</a> <a href="/psalms/77-4.htm">Closing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Compassed</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-28.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-5.htm">David's</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-27.htm">Haste</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-6.htm">Making</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-20.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/1_samuel/24-3.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-16.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-27.htm">Saul</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-21.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-3.htm">Side</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-15.htm">Surrounded</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">Surrounding</a><div class="vheading2">1 Samuel 23</div>1. <a href="/1_samuel/23-1.htm">David, enquiring of the Lord by Abiathar, rescues Keilah</a> 7. <a href="/1_samuel/23-7.htm">God showing him the coming of Saul, and the treachery of the Keilites, </a> 13. <a href="/1_samuel/23-13.htm">he escapes from Keilah</a> 14. <a href="/1_samuel/23-14.htm">In Ziph Jonathan comes and comforts him</a> 19. <a href="/1_samuel/23-19.htm">The Ziphites discover him to Saul</a> 25. <a href="/1_samuel/23-25.htm">At Maon he is rescued from Saul by the invasion of the Philistines</a> 29. <a href="/1_samuel/23-29.htm">He dwells at En Gedi</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/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>Saul was proceeding along one side of the mountain This phrase highlights the relentless pursuit of Saul, who was determined to capture David. The geographical setting of a mountain indicates a rugged terrain, which was common in the Judean wilderness where David often sought refuge. Saul's pursuit reflects his obsession and jealousy, as he saw David as a threat to his throne. This pursuit is a continuation of Saul's disobedience to God, who had already rejected him as king (<a href="/1_samuel/15-26.htm">1 Samuel 15:26-28</a>).and David and his men along the other side David's strategic movement on the opposite side of the mountain demonstrates his tactical acumen and reliance on God for protection. David's men, who were loyal to him, were often outnumbered, yet they trusted in David's leadership and God's providence. This scenario is reminiscent of other biblical instances where God's chosen are protected despite overwhelming odds, such as the Israelites crossing the Red Sea (<a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a>).Even though David was hurrying to get away David's urgency in escaping reflects his awareness of the imminent danger posed by Saul. Despite being anointed as the future king of Israel (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>), David faced numerous trials and tribulations, which tested his faith and reliance on God. This urgency also underscores the human aspect of fear and survival, even for those chosen by God.Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them The closing in of Saul's forces signifies the intense pressure and threat David faced. This moment of crisis is a test of faith, where David must rely on God's deliverance. It parallels other biblical narratives where God's intervention is crucial, such as Daniel in the lion's den (<a href="/daniel/6-22.htm">Daniel 6:22</a>) and the deliverance of Peter from prison (<a href="/acts/12-7.htm">Acts 12:7-11</a>). This pursuit also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance and victory found in Jesus Christ, who, despite being pursued and persecuted, fulfilled God's plan for salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/saul.htm">Saul</a> The first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. 2. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is fleeing from Saul's attempts to kill him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_mountain.htm">The Mountain</a> A geographical feature that serves as a physical barrier between Saul and David, symbolizing the constant tension and pursuit. 4. <a href="/topical/d/david's_men.htm">David's Men</a> Loyal followers of David who are with him during his flight from Saul, sharing in his hardships and supporting his leadership. 5. <a href="/topical/s/saul's_forces.htm">Saul's Forces</a> The army of Israel under Saul's command, tasked with capturing David, reflecting Saul's determination to eliminate his perceived rival.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a> Even when pursued by enemies, God is in control. David's escape is a testament to God's protection and sovereignty over our lives. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Faith in God's Deliverance</a> Like David, we should trust in God's deliverance in times of distress. Our faith should be rooted in His past faithfulness and promises. <a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_loyalty.htm">Leadership and Loyalty</a> David's men remained loyal despite the danger, highlighting the importance of steadfastness and loyalty in leadership and community. <a href="/topical/m/moral_integrity_under_pressure.htm">Moral Integrity Under Pressure</a> David's refusal to harm Saul later in <a href="/bsb/1_samuel/24.htm">1 Samuel 24</a> shows the importance of maintaining integrity and righteousness, even when wronged. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_providence.htm">The Role of Providence</a> The mountain served as a providential barrier, reminding us that God often uses natural means to accomplish His purposes and protect His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_samuel_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 23</a> <a href="/q/is_there_proof_david_wrote_psalm_54.htm">If this psalm is attributed to David (Psalm 54 title), is there verifiable historical proof of him composing it during his conflict with the Ziphites?</a> <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> <a href="/q/how_did_david_sneak_into_saul's_camp.htm">How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)</a> <a href="/q/is_saul's_departure_historical_or_narrative.htm">Does Saul's abrupt departure to confront the Philistines (1 Samuel 23:27-28) accurately reflect known Philistine incursions, or is it merely a narrative device?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_samuel/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) The mountain.--Conder, in his Tent Life in Palestine, identifies this spot with high probability. Indeed, his whole book is most instructive and trustworthy, and to the reader interested in these scenes in the life of David, as well as in those other many events which have taken place in the Storied Land, his book will form an admirable guide. <a href="/commentaries/1_samuel/23-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Saul שָׁא֜וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites was proceeding along וַיֵּ֨לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk one מִזֶּ֔ה (miz·zeh) Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that side מִצַּ֤ד (miṣ·ṣaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6654.htm">Strong's 6654: </a> A side, an adversary of the mountain, הָהָר֙ (hā·hār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country and David וְדָוִ֧ד (wə·ḏā·wiḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his men וַאֲנָשָׁ֛יו (wa·’ă·nā·šāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person along the other מִזֶּ֑ה (miz·zeh) Preposition-m | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that side. מִצַּ֥ד (miṣ·ṣaḏ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6654.htm">Strong's 6654: </a> A side, an adversary Even though David דָוִ֜ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse was hurrying נֶחְפָּ֤ז (neḥ·pāz) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2648.htm">Strong's 2648: </a> To start up suddenly, to hasten away, to fear to get away, לָלֶ֙כֶת֙ (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk Saul וְשָׁא֣וּל (wə·šā·’ūl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7586.htm">Strong's 7586: </a> Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites and his men וַאֲנָשָׁ֗יו (wa·’ă·nā·šāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person were closing עֹֽטְרִ֛ים (‘ō·ṭə·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5849.htm">Strong's 5849: </a> To encircle, to crown in on אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to David דָּוִ֥ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his men אֲנָשָׁ֖יו (’ă·nā·šāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person to capture them. לְתָפְשָֽׂם׃ (lə·ṯā·p̄ə·śām) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8610.htm">Strong's 8610: </a> To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_samuel/23-26.htm">OT History: 1 Samuel 23:26 Saul went on this side (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_samuel/23-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_samuel/23-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Samuel 23:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Samuel 23:27" /></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>