Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi. New Living Translation David then went to live in the strongholds of En-gedi. English Standard Version And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of Engedi. Berean Standard Bible And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi. King James Bible And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at Engedi. New King James Version Then David went up from there and dwelt in strongholds at En Gedi. New American Standard Bible And David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi. NASB 1995 David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi. NASB 1977 And David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi. Legacy Standard Bible Then David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi. Amplified Bible David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi. Christian Standard Bible From there David went up and stayed in the strongholds of En-gedi. Holman Christian Standard Bible From there David went up and stayed in the strongholds of En-gedi. American Standard Version And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of En-gedi. Contemporary English Version David left and went to live in the hideouts at En-Gedi. English Revised Version And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strong holds of En-gedi. GOD'S WORD® Translation From there David went to stay in the fortified camps of En Gedi. Good News Translation David left and went to the region of Engedi, where he stayed in hiding. International Standard Version David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of En-gedi. Majority Standard Bible And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi. NET Bible Then David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of En Gedi. New Heart English Bible David went up from there, and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi. Webster's Bible Translation Then David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En-gedi. World English Bible David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David goes up there, and abides in fortresses [at] En-gedi. Young's Literal Translation And David goeth up thence, and abideth in fortresses at En-gedi. Smith's Literal Translation And David will go up from thence and dwell in the fastnesses of the Fountain of Goats. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds of Engaddi. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible David then went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi. New Revised Standard Version David then went up from there, and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bibleland David went up from thence, and dwelt in Mizroth, which is in Gibaoth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David came up from there and he dwelt in Metsruth which is in Gebauth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of En-gedi. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David rose up from thence, and dwelt in the narrow passes of Engaddi. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Saul Pursues David…28So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why that place is called Sela-hammahlekoth. 29And David went up from there and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi. Cross References Psalm 54:1-7 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Maskil of David. When the Ziphites went to Saul and said, “Is David not hiding among us?” Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might! / Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth. / For strangers rise up against me, and ruthless men seek my life—men with no regard for God. Selah ... Psalm 142:1-7 A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy. / I pour out my complaint before Him; I reveal my trouble to Him. / Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me. ... 1 Samuel 24:1-2 After Saul had returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.” / So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and went to look for David and his men in the region of the Rocks of the Wild Goats. 2 Samuel 22:1-4 And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. / He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. / My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. ... Psalm 18:1-6 For the choirmaster. Of David the servant of the LORD, who sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said: I love You, O LORD, my strength. / The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. / I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. ... Psalm 57:1-3 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. / I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills His purpose for me. / He reaches down from heaven and saves me; He rebukes those who trample me. Selah God sends forth His loving devotion and His truth. Psalm 63:1-2 A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. / So I have seen You in the sanctuary and beheld Your power and glory. Psalm 34:1-4 Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. / My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. / Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together. ... Psalm 31:1-5 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness. / Incline Your ear to me; come quickly to my rescue. Be my rock of refuge, the stronghold of my deliverance. / For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name. ... Psalm 59:1-4 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when Saul sent men to watch David’s house in order to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise against me. / Deliver me from workers of iniquity, and save me from men of bloodshed. / See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. ... Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. / After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. / The tempter came to Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” ... Hebrews 11:32-34 And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. Acts 13:22 After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’ Romans 8:31-39 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? / He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? / Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. ... 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 We do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. / Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Treasury of Scripture And David went up from there, and dwelled in strong holds at Engedi. 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. Genesis 14:7 And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar. Joshua 15:62 And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages. Jump to Previous Abideth Abode Cover David Dwelt En Engedi En-Gedi En-Ge'di Holds Safe Strong Strongholds ThenceJump to Next Abideth Abode Cover David Dwelt En Engedi En-Gedi En-Ge'di Holds Safe Strong Strongholds Thence1 Samuel 23 1. David, enquiring of the Lord by Abiathar, rescues Keilah7. God showing him the coming of Saul, and the treachery of the Keilites, 13. he escapes from Keilah 14. In Ziph Jonathan comes and comforts him 19. The Ziphites discover him to Saul 25. At Maon he is rescued from Saul by the invasion of the Philistines 29. He dwells at En Gedi And David went up from there This phrase indicates a transition in David's movements. David had been in the wilderness of Ziph, where he narrowly escaped capture by Saul. The phrase "went up" suggests a movement to a higher elevation, which is consistent with the geography of the region. This movement is part of David's ongoing evasion of King Saul, who sought his life due to jealousy and fear of losing his throne. David's journey reflects his reliance on God's guidance and protection, as he continually seeks refuge in various locations. and lived in the strongholds of En-gedi. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe anointed future king of Israel, who is fleeing from King Saul. David is a central figure in this account, demonstrating reliance on God amidst adversity. 2. En Gedi A desert oasis located near the Dead Sea, known for its strongholds and natural fortifications. It serves as a place of refuge for David and his men. 3. Strongholds These are natural fortifications or defensive positions. In the context of David's life, they symbolize God's protection and provision. 4. Saul The current king of Israel, who is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. 5. The Wilderness Represents a place of testing and reliance on God, often used in Scripture to depict spiritual journeys and growth. Teaching Points God as Our RefugeJust as David found physical refuge in En Gedi, believers can find spiritual refuge in God. He is our stronghold in times of trouble. Trust in God's Timing David's patience and trust in God's timing, despite being pursued by Saul, remind us to wait on the Lord's perfect timing in our own lives. Spiritual Growth in the Wilderness The wilderness is often a place of spiritual growth and dependence on God. Embrace these seasons as opportunities for deepening faith. The Importance of Seeking God's Guidance David consistently sought God's guidance during his trials. We should also prioritize seeking God's will in our decisions. Community and Support David was not alone; he had his men with him. This highlights the importance of community and support in our spiritual journey. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Davidדָּוִ֖ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse went up וַיַּ֥עַל (way·ya·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively from there מִשָּׁ֑ם (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither and lived וַיֵּ֖שֶׁב (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry in the strongholds בִּמְצָד֥וֹת (bim·ṣā·ḏō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4679: Fastness, a stronghold of En-gedi. גֶּֽדִי׃ (ge·ḏî) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 5872: Engedi -- 'spring of a kid', a place on west shore of the Dead Sea Links 1 Samuel 23:29 NIV1 Samuel 23:29 NLT 1 Samuel 23:29 ESV 1 Samuel 23:29 NASB 1 Samuel 23:29 KJV 1 Samuel 23:29 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 23:29 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 23:29 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 23:29 French Bible 1 Samuel 23:29 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 23:29 David went up from there and lived (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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