1 Samuel 27:7

And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 27:7

BSB

And the time that David lived in Philistine territory amounted to a year and four months.

AKJV

And the time that David dwelled in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.

CPDV

Now the number of days that David lived in the region of the Philistines was four months.

ERV

And the number of the days that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.

NHEB

The number of the days that David lived in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.

SMT

And the number of days which David dwelt in the field of the rovers will be days and four months.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 27:7

AndthetimeH3117Noun Masculine thatH4557Noun Masculine DavidH1732Proper Name Masculine dweltH3427VerbinthecountryH7704Noun MasculineofthePhilistinesH6430AdjectivewasafullyearH3117Noun MasculineandfourH702 monthsH2320Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Samuel 27:7

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

Overview of 1 Samuel 27:7

Summary

Extended period of residence in foreign territory

Place

Philistines

Event

David dwells for sixteen months

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC