1 Samuel 30:10

But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.

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Other Translations for 1 Samuel 30:10

BSB

because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit.

AKJV

But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred stayed behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.

CPDV

But David pursued, he and four hundred men. For two hundred stayed, who, being weary, were not able to cross the torrent Besor.

ERV

But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred stayed behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor:

NHEB

But David pursued, he and four hundred men; for two hundred stayed behind, who were so faint that they couldn't cross the Wadi Besor.

SMT

And David will pursue, he and four hundred men: and two hundred men will stand, which were faint from passing over the torrent of Bezor.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Samuel 30:10

ButDavidH1732Proper Name Masculine pursuedH7291VerbheandfourH702 hundredH3967Noun Feminine menH376Noun MasculinefortwohundredH3967Noun FeminineabodebehindH5975VerbwhichweresofaintH6296VerbthattheycouldnotgooverH5674VerbthebrookH5158Noun Masculine BesorH1308Noun

Commentary for 1 Samuel 30:10

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Overview of 1 Samuel 30:10

Summary

Some soldiers too exhausted to continue pursuit

Place

Brook Besor

Event

Soldiers left behind due to weakness

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC