18 And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house. Chapter Parallel Compare. 26 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. Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: 1 Samuel 12:23 Parallel Commentaries And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. 2 Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 1 Samuel 23: Scripture in the Bible. 1SAM 23:2 Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 19 Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon? Geneva Study Bible. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars. And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. And the Lord said, They will deliver thee up. 29 And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi. 16 And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. King James Version 23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. 14 And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. 7 And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. After David freed the city of Keilah, where did he secretly meet Jonathan. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. 27 But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land. Sooner than his promise shall fail, he will commission Philistines to effect our escape, at the very moment when our case appears most desperate. And they told David; wherefore he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. will Saul come down, as thy servant hath heard? 3 And David's men said unto him, Behold, we be afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we come to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines? 2 Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 1 Samuel 23 1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. As a self-denying friend, he takes pleasure in the prospect of David's advancement to the throne. God allows us to be so in our addresses to him; Lord, direct me in this matter, about which I am now at a loss. 17 And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth. As a pious friend, he directed him to God, the Foundation of his comfort. 1 Samuel 23:1-18 King James Version (KJV) 23 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. 27 But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land. David's address to God is very solemn, also very particular. 1 Samuel 23 David Saves the City of Keilah. Christ was used thus basely. The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in … 28 Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth. And the Lord said vnto Dauid, Goe, and smite the Philistines, and saue Keilah. 1 Samuel 23 King James Version (KJV) 23 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. 16 And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. 1 Samuel 26:23 Context. 1 Samuel 23 King James Version (KJV) 23 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. “After the boy is weaned,” she said to her husband, “I will take him to appear before the LORD and to stay there permanently.” 23 “Do what you think is best,” her husband Elkanah replied, “and stay here until you have weaned him. 15 And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood. 13 Then David and his men, which were about six hundred, arose and departed out of Keilah, and went whithersoever they could go. The evil spirit departed — Namely, for a season. No sooner was the ephod brought him than he made use of it. And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in … 23 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. We find Jonathan comforting David. fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Beth–lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. 1 Samuel 23 . 28 Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth. King James Version / Romans 12; 1 Samuel 23; 1 Samuel 24; Psalm 67; Share Tweet. 6 And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand. 9 And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod. Say, Bring hither the Bible. 23 1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. God requires entire dependence on him, If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established, #Isa 7:9|.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. King James Version (KJV), KJV, Vest Pocket New Testament & Psalms, Leathersoft, Black, Red Letter Version: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Holy Bible, Larger Print, Paperback, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Personal Size Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, The King James Study Bible, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version, KJV, Reference Bible, Center-Column Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. And the LORD … This mountain was an emblem of the Divine Providence coming between David and the destroyer. 2 Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And when Saul heard that, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon. And the Lord said, He will come down. 1 Samuel 23:6 : And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand. King James Version 23 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. 9 And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod. Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. 2 Therefore David inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 29 And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi. will Saul come down, as thy servant hath heard? And it was told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; and he forbare to go forth. 22 Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very subtilly. 1 Samuel 23 ; 1SAM 23:1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. 15 And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph … And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. And the LORD … 1 Samuel 22 1 Samuel 24 Chapter 23. 17 And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth. (14-18) He is rescued from Saul by an invasion of the Philistines. And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. 23 See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hideth himself, and come ye again to me with the certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall come to pass, if he be in the land, that I will search him out throughout all the thousands of Judah. 24 And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul: but David and his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the plain on the south of Jeshimon. 1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: 2 And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. 23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is … from. 1 Samuel 23 1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 1 Samuel 16:1-23 KJV And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? 20 Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the LORD: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains. Such expressions, without suitable effects, can only amuse or deceive those who hear, and those who use them. O LORD God of Israel, I beseech thee, tell thy servant. in: Heb. 1 Samuel 16:23 KJV And it came to pass, when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, that David took an harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him. 1 Samuel chapter 23 1611 KJV (King James Version) 1 Then they told Dauid, saying, Beholde, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshing floores.. 2 Therefore Dauid enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 1 Samuel 15:23King James Version (KJV) 23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. 22 Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very subtilly. 8 And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men. And the reason of this success might be partly natural, and partly supernatural, respecting David; whom God designed by this means to bring into favour with the king, and so to smooth the way for his advancement. 14 And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. 12 Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? Romans 12. 15 And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood. David applied to his great Protector for direction. (1-6) God warns him to escape from Keilah. Let it make us think the worse of this world, which often gives such bad treatment to its best men: let it make us long for that kingdom where goodness shall for ever be in glory, and holiness in honour. Verse by Verse, King James Version of the Bible. And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. David rescues Keilah. 1 Samuel 16:23. If the converse of one friend, at one meeting, gives comfort and strengthens our hearts, what may not be expected from the continual supports and powerful love of the Saviour of sinners, the covenanted Friend of believers!19-29 In the midst of his wickedness, Saul affected to speak the language of piety. And the LORD said, They will deliver thee up. 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And the LORD … 18 And they two made a covenant before the Lord: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house. 21 And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me. 2 Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? Our covenant with God should be often renewed, and therein our communion with him kept up. 12 Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. 21 And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the Lord; for ye have compassion on me. 2 Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 5 So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. David considered himself the protector of the land. And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 16 And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God. KJV 23 See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hideth himself, and come ye again to me with the certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall come to pass, if he be in the land, that I will search him out throughout all the thousands of Judah. And the LORD … 11 Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? 2 Therefore David inquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And they told David: wherefore he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. 1 Samuel 15:22-23 King James Version (KJV) 22 And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? 14 And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. (19-29)1-6 When princes persecute God's people, let them expect vexation on all sides. 2 Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 3 And David's men said unto him, Behold, we be afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we come to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines? 10 Then said David, O LORD God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. 25 Saul also and his men went to seek him. 8 And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men. 24 And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul: but David and his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the plain on the south of Jeshimon. And when Saul heard that, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon. Let us not be dismayed at the prospect of future difficulties, but stay ourselves upon Him who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in working. And the LORD said, He will come down. 15 And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood. 2 Therefore David enquired of the Lord , saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? The Birth of Samuel … 22 but Hannah did not go. 1 Samuel 23:1 KJV 1 Samuel 23:1 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 23:1 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 23:1 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 23:1 French Bible 1 Samuel 23:1 German Bible Alphabetical: against and are Behold David fighting floors Keilah Look looting Philistines plundering saying the Then they threshing told was When Because thou hast rejected the … Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 23 New King James Version (NKJV) David Saves the City of Keilah 23 Then they told David, saying, “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and they are robbing the threshing floors.” 2 Therefore David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go and [ a]attack these Philistines?” 6 And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand. 7 And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. 4 Then David enquired of the Lord yet again. And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. The way for any country to be quiet, is to let God's church be quiet in it: if Saul fight against David, the Philistines fight against his country. As a constant friend, he renewed his friendship with him. King James Translators' Notes. 25 Saul also and his men went to seek him. 1 Samuel 23:5 : So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. And it was told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; and he forbare to go forth. 19 Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon? 13 Then David and his men, which were about six hundred, arose and departed out of Keilah, and went whithersoever they could go. 1 Samuel 23 (King James Version) 1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king. We have the Scriptures in our hands, let us take advice from them in doubtful cases. And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars. 5 So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. 26 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. And the Lord said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. God knows not only what will be, but what would be, if it were not hindered; therefore he knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and how to render to every man according to his works.14-18 David made no attempt against Saul; he kept God's way, waited God's time, and was content to secure himself in woods and wildernesses. Those are unlike David, who sullenly decline to do good, if they are not rewarded for services.7-13 Well might David complain of his enemies, that they rewarded him evil for good, and that for his love they were his adversaries. 2 Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 1 Samuel 1 King James Version (KJV). Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand. Bible History Online O Lord God of Israel, I beseech thee, tell thy servant. Bible / Our Library / Bible Commentaries / Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) / 1 Samuel / 1 Samuel 23; Share Tweet. 4 Then David enquired of the LORD yet again. 11 Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? (7-13) Jonathan comforts David. 10 Then said David, O Lord God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake. 20 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. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah. And the Lord answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand. And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah. 20 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. 23 See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hideth himself, and come ye again to me with the certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall come to pass, if he be in the land, that I will search him out throughout all the thousands of Judah. Thus did the Saviour Jesus, and left us an example. 2 Therefore David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? 23 See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hideth himselfe, and come ye againe to me with the certainty, and I will goe with you: and it shall come to passe, if he be in the land, that I will search him out throughout all the thousands of Iudah. 1 Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors.