2 Samuel 1:1

Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 1:1

BSB

After the death of Saul, David returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites and stayed in Ziklag two days.

AKJV

Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag;

CPDV

Now it happened that, after Saul died, David returned from the slaughter of Amalek, and he remained for two days at Ziklag.

ERV

And it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;

NHEB

It happened after the death of Saul, that David returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and he stayed two days in Ziklag.

SMT

And it will be after the death of Saul, and David turned back from striking Amalek, and David sat down two days in Ziklag.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 1:1

NowitcametopassafterH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionthedeathH4194Noun MasculineofSaulH7586Proper Name MasculinewhenDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinewasreturnedH7725VerbfromtheslaughterH5221VerboftheAmalekitesH6002Proper Name MasculineandDavidH1732Proper Name MasculinehadabodeH3427Verb twoH8147Noun daysH3117Noun MasculineinZiklagH6860Proper Name Location

Commentary for 2 Samuel 1:1

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 1:1

Summary

David returns from victory, stays in Ziklag

Place

Ziklag

Event

David returns from battle

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC