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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
the Week of Proper 13 / Ordinary 18
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Good News Translation
1 Samuel 24:1
When Saul came back from fighting the Philistines, he was told that David was in the wilderness near Engedi.
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Christian Standard Bible®
When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the wilderness near En-gedi.”
When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the wilderness near En-gedi.”
Hebrew Names Version
It happened, when Sha'ul was returned from following the Pelishtim, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of `En-Gedi.
It happened, when Sha'ul was returned from following the Pelishtim, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of `En-Gedi.
King James Version
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
Lexham English Bible
When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, they told him, "Look, David is in the wilderness of En Gedi."
When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, they told him, "Look, David is in the wilderness of En Gedi."
English Standard Version
When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi."
When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi."
New Century Version
After Saul returned from chasing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the Desert of En Gedi."
After Saul returned from chasing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the Desert of En Gedi."
New English Translation
When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, they told him, "Look, David is in the desert of En Gedi."
When Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, they told him, "Look, David is in the desert of En Gedi."
Amplified Bible
When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "Behold, David is in the Wilderness of Engedi."
When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "Behold, David is in the Wilderness of Engedi."
New American Standard Bible
Now when Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, it was reported to him, saying, "Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi."
Now when Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, it was reported to him, saying, "Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi."
Geneva Bible (1587)
When Saul was turned from ye Philistims, they told him, saying, Behold, Dauid is in the wildernes of En-gedi.
When Saul was turned from ye Philistims, they told him, saying, Behold, Dauid is in the wildernes of En-gedi.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now when Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, saying, "Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi."
Now when Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, saying, "Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi."
Contemporary English Version
When Saul got back from fighting off the Philistines, he heard that David was in the desert around En-Gedi.
When Saul got back from fighting off the Philistines, he heard that David was in the desert around En-Gedi.
Complete Jewish Bible
From there David went up and lived in the strongholds of ‘Ein-Gedi.
From there David went up and lived in the strongholds of ‘Ein-Gedi.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
And it came to pass when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
Easy-to-Read Version
After Saul had chased the Philistines away, people told him, "David is in the desert area near En Gedi."
After Saul had chased the Philistines away, people told him, "David is in the desert area near En Gedi."
George Lamsa Translation
AND it came to pass when Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines that it was told him, saying, Behold. David is in Mizroth, which is in Gibaoth.
AND it came to pass when Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines that it was told him, saying, Behold. David is in Mizroth, which is in Gibaoth.
Literal Translation
And it happened, when Saul had returned from after the Philistines, they told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
And it happened, when Saul had returned from after the Philistines, they told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Now whan Saul came agayne from the Philistines, it was tolde him: Beholde, Dauid is in the wyldernes of Engaddi.
Now whan Saul came agayne from the Philistines, it was tolde him: Beholde, Dauid is in the wyldernes of Engaddi.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
Bible in Basic English
Now when Saul came back from fighting the Philistines, news was given him that David was in the waste land of En-gedi.
Now when Saul came back from fighting the Philistines, news was given him that David was in the waste land of En-gedi.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
When Saul was come againe fro folowing after ye Philistines, there were which told him, saying: Behold, Dauid is in the wildernesse of Engadi.
When Saul was come againe fro folowing after ye Philistines, there were which told him, saying: Behold, Dauid is in the wildernesse of Engadi.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying: 'Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.'
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying: 'Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.'
King James Version (1611)
And it came to passe when Saul was returned from folowing the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, Dauid is in the wildernesse En-gedi.
And it came to passe when Saul was returned from folowing the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, Dauid is in the wildernesse En-gedi.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And David rose up from thence, and dwelt in the narrow passes of Engaddi.
And David rose up from thence, and dwelt in the narrow passes of Engaddi.
English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En–gedi.
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En–gedi.
Berean Standard Bible
After Saul had returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the wilderness of En-gedi."
After Saul had returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the wilderness of En-gedi."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne Saul turnede ayen, aftir that he pursuede Filisteis, thei telden to hym, and seiden, Lo! Dauid is in the deseert of Engaddi.
And whanne Saul turnede ayen, aftir that he pursuede Filisteis, thei telden to hym, and seiden, Lo! Dauid is in the deseert of Engaddi.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass when Saul hath turned back from after the Philistines, that they declare to him, saying, `Lo, David [is] in the wilderness of En-gedi.'
And it cometh to pass when Saul hath turned back from after the Philistines, that they declare to him, saying, `Lo, David [is] in the wilderness of En-gedi.'
Update Bible Version
And it came to pass, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Look, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
And it came to pass, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Look, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told to him, saying, Behold, David [is] in the wilderness of En-gedi.
And it came to pass, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told to him, saying, Behold, David [is] in the wilderness of En-gedi.
World English Bible
It happened, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
It happened, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
New King James Version
Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, "Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi."
Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, "Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi."
New Living Translation
After Saul returned from fighting the Philistines, he was told that David had gone into the wilderness of En-gedi.
After Saul returned from fighting the Philistines, he was told that David had gone into the wilderness of En-gedi.
New Life Bible
When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "See, David is in the desert of Engedi."
When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "See, David is in the desert of Engedi."
New Revised Standard
When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the wilderness of En-gedi."
When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the wilderness of En-gedi."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying: Lo! David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
And it came to pass, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying: Lo! David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(24-2) And when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, they told him, saying: Behold, David is in the desert of Engaddi.
(24-2) And when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, they told him, saying: Behold, David is in the desert of Engaddi.
Revised Standard Version
When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-ge'di."
When Saul returned from following the Philistines, he was told, "Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-ge'di."
THE MESSAGE
When Saul came back after dealing with the Philistines, he was told, "David is now in the wilderness of En Gedi." Saul took three companies—the best he could find in all Israel—and set out in search of David and his men in the region of Wild Goat Rocks. He came to some sheep pens along the road. There was a cave there and Saul went in to relieve himself. David and his men were huddled far back in the same cave. David's men whispered to him, "Can you believe it? This is the day God was talking about when he said, ‘I'll put your enemy in your hands. You can do whatever you want with him.'" Quiet as a cat, David crept up and cut off a piece of Saul's royal robe.
When Saul came back after dealing with the Philistines, he was told, "David is now in the wilderness of En Gedi." Saul took three companies—the best he could find in all Israel—and set out in search of David and his men in the region of Wild Goat Rocks. He came to some sheep pens along the road. There was a cave there and Saul went in to relieve himself. David and his men were huddled far back in the same cave. David's men whispered to him, "Can you believe it? This is the day God was talking about when he said, ‘I'll put your enemy in your hands. You can do whatever you want with him.'" Quiet as a cat, David crept up and cut off a piece of Saul's royal robe.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Now when Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, saying, "Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi."
Now when Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, saying, "Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi."
Contextual Overview
1 When Saul came back from fighting the Philistines, he was told that David was in the wilderness near Engedi. 2 Saul took three thousand of the best soldiers in Israel and went looking for David and his men east of Wild Goat Rocks. 3 He came to a cave close to some sheep pens by the road and went in to relieve himself. It happened to be the very cave in which David and his men were hiding far back in the cave. 4 They said to him, "This is your chance! The Lord has told you that he would put your enemy in your power and you could do to him whatever you wanted to." David crept over and cut off a piece of Saul's robe without Saul's knowing it. 5 But then David's conscience began to hurt, 6 and he said to his men, "May the Lord keep me from doing any harm to my master, whom the Lord chose as king! I must not harm him in the least, because he is the king chosen by the Lord !" 7 So David convinced his men that they should not attack Saul. Saul got up, left the cave, and started away. 8 Then David went out after him and called to him, "Your Majesty!" Saul turned around, and David bowed down to the ground in respect
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
when Saul: 1 Samuel 23:28, 1 Samuel 23:29
following: Heb. after
it was told: 1 Samuel 23:19, Proverbs 25:5, Proverbs 29:12, Ezekiel 22:9, Hosea 7:3
the wilderness: 1 Samuel 23:29
Reciprocal: Song of Solomon 1:14 - Engedi Hebrews 11:38 - wandered
Cross-References
Genesis 12:2
I will give you many descendants, and they will become a great nation. I will bless you and make your name famous, so that you will be a blessing.
I will give you many descendants, and they will become a great nation. I will bless you and make your name famous, so that you will be a blessing.
Genesis 13:2
Abram was a very rich man, with sheep, goats, and cattle, as well as silver and gold.
Abram was a very rich man, with sheep, goats, and cattle, as well as silver and gold.
Genesis 18:11
Abraham and Sarah were very old, and Sarah had stopped having her monthly periods.
Abraham and Sarah were very old, and Sarah had stopped having her monthly periods.
Genesis 21:5
Abraham was a hundred years old when Isaac was born.
Abraham was a hundred years old when Isaac was born.
Genesis 24:1
Abraham was now very old, and the Lord had blessed him in everything he did.
Abraham was now very old, and the Lord had blessed him in everything he did.
Genesis 24:3
I want you to make a vow in the name of the Lord , the God of heaven and earth, that you will not choose a wife for my son from the people here in Canaan.
I want you to make a vow in the name of the Lord , the God of heaven and earth, that you will not choose a wife for my son from the people here in Canaan.
Genesis 24:35
"The Lord has greatly blessed my master and made him a rich man. He has given him flocks of sheep and goats, cattle, silver, gold, male and female slaves, camels, and donkeys.
"The Lord has greatly blessed my master and made him a rich man. He has given him flocks of sheep and goats, cattle, silver, gold, male and female slaves, camels, and donkeys.
Genesis 25:20
Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebecca, the daughter of Bethuel (an Aramean from Mesopotamia) and sister of Laban.
Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebecca, the daughter of Bethuel (an Aramean from Mesopotamia) and sister of Laban.
Genesis 49:25
It is your father's God who helps you, The Almighty God who blesses you With blessings of rain from above And of deep waters from beneath the ground, Blessings of many cattle and children,
It is your father's God who helps you, The Almighty God who blesses you With blessings of rain from above And of deep waters from beneath the ground, Blessings of many cattle and children,
1 Kings 1:1
King David was now a very old man, and although his servants covered him with blankets, he could not keep warm.
King David was now a very old man, and although his servants covered him with blankets, he could not keep warm.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines,.... Having, as it should seem, got the victory over them, and driven them out of his country, and pursued them to their own:
that it was told him, saying, behold, David [is] in the wilderness of Engedi; in the strong holds of it, the high rocks and mountains in it, 1 Samuel 23:29.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
CHAPTER XXIV
Saul is informed that David is at En-gedi, and goes to seek him
with three thousand men, 1, 2.
He goes into a cave to repose, where David and his men lay hid;
who, observing this, exhort David to take away his life: David
refuses, and contents himself with privily cutting off Saul's
skirt, 3-7.
When Saul departed, not knowing what was done, David called
after him; showed him that his life had been in his power;
expostulates strongly with him; and appeals to God, the Judge
of his innocence, 8-15.
Saul confesses David's uprightness, acknowledges his obligation
to him for sparing his life; and causes him to swear that, when
he should come to the kingdom, he would not destroy his seed,
17-21.
Saul returns home, and David and his men stay in the hold, 22.
NOTES ON CHAP. XXIV
Verse 1 Samuel 24:1. Saul was returned — It is very probable that it was only a small marauding party that had made an excursion in the Israelitish borders, and this invasion was soon suppressed.
