1 Samuel 24:1

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 24:1

BSB

After Saul had returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the wilderness of En-gedi."

AKJV

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.

CPDV

And when Saul had returned after pursuing the Philistines, they reported to him, saying, "Behold, David is in the desert of Engedi."

ERV

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.

NHEB

It happened, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, "Look, David is in the wilderness of En Gedi."

SMT

And it will be when Saul turned back from after the rovers, and they will announce to him, saying, Behold, David in the desert of Engedi.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 24:1

AnditcametopasswhenSaulH7586Proper Name MasculinewasreturnedH7725VerbfromfollowingH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionthePhilistinesH6430AdjectivethatitwastoldH5046VerbhimsayingH559VerbBeholdDavidH1732Proper Name MasculineisinthewildernessH4057Noun MasculineofEn-gediH5872Proper Name Location

Commentary for 1 Samuel 24:1

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Overview of 1 Samuel 24:1

Summary

Saul learns David's location anew

Place

Engedi

Event

Saul learns of David's location

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC