1 Samuel 23:15

And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 23:15

BSB

While David was in Horesh in the Wilderness of Ziph, he saw that Saul had come out to take his life.

AKJV

And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood.

CPDV

And David saw that Saul had gone out, so that he might seek his life. Now David was in the desert of Ziph, in the woods.

ERV

And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in the wood.

NHEB

Now David was afraid that Saul had come out to seek his life. And David was in the wilderness of Ziph at Horesh.

SMT

And David will see that Saul went forth to seek his soul: and David in the desert of Ziph in a thicket.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 23:15

AndDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine sawH7200VerbthatSaulH7586Proper Name MasculinewascomeoutH3318VerbtoseekH1245VerbhislifeH5315Noun FeminineandDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinewasinthewildernessH4057Noun MasculineofZiphH2128inawoodH2793Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 23:15

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 23:15

Summary

Hunted leader recognizes mortal danger

Place

Wilderness of Ziph

Event

David perceives Saul's lethal intent

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC