1 Samuel 23:27

But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 23:27

BSB

Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!"

AKJV

But there came a messenger to Saul, saying, Haste you, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.

CPDV

And a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Hurry and come, because the Philistines have poured themselves out upon the land."

ERV

But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have made a raid upon the land.

NHEB

But a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Hurry and come; for the Philistines have made a raid on the land."

SMT

And a messenger came to Saul, saying, Hasten and come, for the rovers plundered upon the land.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 23:27

ButtherecameH935VerbamessengerH4397Noun MasculineuntoSaulH7586Proper Name Masculine sayingH559Verb HasteH4116VerbtheeandcomeH3212VerbforthePhilistinesH6430AdjectivehaveinvadedH6584VerbthelandH776Noun Feminine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 23:27

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 23:27

Summary

External threat interrupts Saul's pursuit

Place

Israel

Event

Philistines invade territory

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC