1 Samuel 22:5

And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 22:5

BSB

Then the prophet Gad said to David, "Do not stay in the stronghold. Depart and go into the land of Judah." So David left and went to the forest of Hereth.

AKJV

And the prophet Gad said to David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get you into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.

CPDV

And the prophet Gad said to David: "Do not choose to stay in the stronghold. Set out and go into the land of Judah." And so, David set out, and he went into the forest of Hereth.

ERV

And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hereth.

NHEB

The prophet Gad said to David, "Do not stay in the stronghold. Depart, and go into the land of Judah." Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hereth.

SMT

And the prophet Gad will say to David, Thou shalt not dwell in the fortress; go, and come in for thyself to the land of Judah. And David will go and come to the thicket of Hareth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 22:5

AndtheprophetH5030Noun Masculine GadH1410Proper Name Masculine saidH559VerbuntoDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine AbideH3427VerbnotintheholdH4686Noun Feminine departH3212VerbandgetH935VerbtheeintothelandH776Noun FeminineofJudahH3063Proper Name MasculineThenDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine departedH3212VerbandcameH935VerbintotheforestH3293Noun MasculineofHarethH2802Proper Name Location

Commentary for 1 Samuel 22:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Samuel 22:5

Summary

Prophet directs fugitive to leave hiding and return homeward

Place

Forest of Hareth

Event

Gad instructs David

Estimated Time Period

c. 1010 BC