1 Samuel 26:1

And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon?

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 26:1

BSB

Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, "Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?"

AKJV

And the Ziphites came to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Does not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon?

CPDV

And the Ziphites went to Saul at Gibeah, saying: "Behold, David is hidden on the hill of Hachilah, which is opposite the wilderness."

ERV

And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before the desert?

NHEB

The Ziphites came to Saul to Gibeah, saying, "Doesn't David hide himself on the hill of Hakilah, which is before Jeshimon?"

SMT

And the Ziphites will come to Saul to the hill, saying, Is not David hiding in the hill of Hachilah, upon the face of the desert?

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 26:1

AndtheZiphitesH2130Noun Masculine cameH935VerbuntoSaulH7586Proper Name MasculinetoGibeahH1390 sayingH559VerbDothnotDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine hideH5641VerbhimselfinthehillH1389Noun FeminineofHachilahH2444Proper Name LocationwhichisbeforeH6440Noun Masculine JeshimonH3452Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 26:1

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 26:1

Summary

Informants betray fugitive's location to ruler

Place

Gibeah

Event

Ziphites inform Saul of David's location

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC