Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” New Living Translation But David kept thinking to himself, “Someday Saul is going to get me. The best thing I can do is escape to the Philistines. Then Saul will stop hunting for me in Israelite territory, and I will finally be safe.” English Standard Version Then David said in his heart, “Now I shall perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will despair of seeking me any longer within the borders of Israel, and I shall escape out of his hand.” Berean Standard Bible David, however, said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” Berean Literal Bible And David said in his heart, “Now I will be swept away one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing for me better than that I diligently escape to the land of the Philistines. And Saul will despair of me to seek me anymore in all the border of Israel, and I shall escape out of his hand.” King James Bible And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand. New King James Version And David said in his heart, “Now I shall perish someday by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape to the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me anymore in any part of Israel. So I shall escape out of his hand.” New American Standard Bible Then David said to himself, “Now I will perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to safely escape into the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will despair of searching for me anymore in all the territory of Israel, and I will escape from his hand.” NASB 1995 Then David said to himself, “Now I will perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape into the land of the Philistines. Saul then will despair of searching for me anymore in all the territory of Israel, and I will escape from his hand.” NASB 1977 Then David said to himself, “Now I will perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape into the land of the Philistines. Saul then will despair of searching for me anymore in all the territory of Israel, and I will escape from his hand.” Legacy Standard Bible Then David said in his heart, “Now I will be swept away one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should utterly escape into the land of the Philistines. Saul then will despair of searching for me anymore in all the territory of Israel, and I will escape from his hand.” Amplified Bible But David said in his heart, “Now I will die one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me inside the borders of Israel, and I will escape from his hand [once and for all].” Berean Annotated Bible David, however (beloved), said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul (desired). There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines (immigrants). Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel (he wrestles with God), and I will slip out of his hand.” Christian Standard Bible David said to himself, “One of these days I’ll be swept away by Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape immediately to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me everywhere in Israel, and I’ll escape from him.” Holman Christian Standard Bible David said to himself, “One of these days I’ll be swept away by Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape immediately to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop searching for me everywhere in Israel, and I’ll escape from him.” American Standard Version And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me any more in all the borders of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand. Contemporary English Version but he thought to himself, "One of these days, Saul is going to kill me. The only way to escape from him is to go to Philistia. Then I'll be outside of Israel, and Saul will give up trying to catch me." English Revised Version And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in all the borders of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand. GOD'S WORD® Translation David said to himself, "One of these days Saul will sweep me away. The best thing for me to do is to make sure that I escape to Philistine territory. Then Saul will give up looking all over Israel for me, and I'll escape from him." Good News Translation David said to himself, "One of these days Saul will kill me. The best thing for me to do is to escape to Philistia. Then Saul will give up looking for me in Israel, and I will be safe." International Standard Version David told himself, "One of these days I'll perish by Saul's hand. There is nothing better for me to do than to escape to Philistine territory. Saul will give up searching for me anymore within the borders of Israel, so I'll escape from him." NET Bible David thought to himself, "One of these days I'm going to be swept away by the hand of Saul! There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will despair of searching for me through all the territory of Israel and I will escape from his hand." New Heart English Bible David said in his heart, "I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me except that I escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me any more in all the borders of Israel. So shall I escape out of his hand." Webster's Bible Translation And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me any more in any border of Israel; so shall I escape from his hand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleDavid, however, said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” World English Bible David said in his heart, “I will now perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me any more in all the borders of Israel. So I will escape out of his hand.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David says to his heart, “Now I am consumed by the hand of Saul one day; there is nothing better for me than that I diligently escape to the land of the Philistines, and Saul has been despairing of me—of seeking me anymore in all the border of Israel, and I have escaped out of his hand.” Berean Literal Bible And David said in his heart, “Now I will be swept away one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing for me better than that I diligently escape to the land of the Philistines. And Saul will despair of me to seek me anymore in all the border of Israel, and I shall escape out of his hand.” Young's Literal Translation And David saith unto his heart, 'Now am I consumed one day by the hand of Saul; there is nothing for me better than that I diligently escape unto the land of the Philistines, and Saul hath been despairing of me -- of seeking me any more in all the border of Israel, and I have escaped out of his hand.' Smith's Literal Translation And David will say in his heart, Now shall I be added one day into the hand of Saul: nothing good to me but escaping, I will escape into the land of the rovers; and Saul despairing to seek me farther in all the bound of Israel: and I was saved out of his hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd David said in his heart: I shall gone day or other fall into the hands of Saul: is it not better for me to flee, and to be saved in the land of the Philistines, that Saul may despair of me, and cease to seek me in all the coasts of Israel? I will flee then out of his hands. Catholic Public Domain Version And David said in his heart: “At some time, I will one day fall into the hands of Saul. Is it not better if I flee, and be saved in the land of the Philistines, so that Saul may despair and cease to seek me in all the parts of Israel? Therefore, I will flee away from his hands.” New American Bible David said to himself: “I shall perish some day at the hand of Saul. I have no choice but to escape to the land of the Philistines; then Saul will give up his continual search for me throughout the land of Israel, and I will be out of his reach.” New Revised Standard Version David said in his heart, “I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul; there is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines; then Saul will despair of seeking me any longer within the borders of Israel, and I shall escape out of his hand.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAND David said in his heart, Now if I should fall some day into the hands of Saul, it would not be good for me, but it is better for me that I should escape to the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of seeking me any more in the territory of Israel; so I shall escape out of his hands. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David said in his heart: “Now if I fall one day into the hands of Shaul, it is no good for me unless I escape to the land of the Philistines, and Shaul will labor to seek me again in all the borders of Israel, and I shall be delivered from his hands” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And David said in his heart: 'I shall now be swept away one day by the hand of Saul; there is nothing better for me than that I should escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me any more in all the borders of Israel; so shall I escape out of his hand.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And David said in his heart, Now shall I be one day delivered for death into the hands of Saul; and there is no good thing for me unless I should escape into the land of the Philistines, and Saul should cease from seeking me through every coast of Israel: so I shall escape out of his hand. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David and the Philistines1David, however, said to himself, “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” 2So David set out with his six hundred men and went to Achish son of Maoch, the king of Gath.… Cross References David, however, said to himself, 1 Samuel 21:12 Now David took these words to heart and was very much afraid of Achish the king of Gath. Psalm 42:5 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence. Psalm 56:3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul. 1 Samuel 20:3 But David again vowed, “Your father knows very well that I have found favor in your eyes, and he has said, ‘Jonathan must not know of this, or he will be grieved.’ As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, there is but a step between me and death.” 1 Samuel 19:1-2 Then Saul ordered his son Jonathan and all his servants to kill David. But Jonathan delighted greatly in David, / so he warned David, saying, “My father Saul intends to kill you. Be on your guard in the morning; find a secret place and hide there. 1 Samuel 23:14-15 And David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hill country of the Wilderness of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God would not deliver David into his hand. / While David was in Horesh in the Wilderness of Ziph, he saw that Saul had come out to take his life. There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines. 1 Samuel 21:10 That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath. 1 Samuel 21:12-15 Now David took these words to heart and was very much afraid of Achish the king of Gath. / So he changed his behavior before them and feigned madness in their hands; he scratched on the doors of the gate and let his saliva run down his beard. / Then Achish said to his servants, “Look, you can see that the man is insane! Why have you brought him to me? … 1 Samuel 29:4-5 But the commanders of the Philistines were angry with Achish and told him, “Send that man back and let him return to the place you assigned him. He must not go down with us into battle only to become our adversary during the war. What better way for him to regain the favor of his master than with the heads of our men? / Is this not the David about whom they sing in their dances: ‘Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands’?” Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel, 1 Samuel 23:28 So Saul broke off his pursuit of David and went to meet the Philistines. That is why that place is called Sela-hammahlekoth. 1 Samuel 24:2 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. 1 Samuel 26:2 So Saul, accompanied by three thousand chosen men of Israel, went down to the Wilderness of Ziph to search for David there. and I will slip out of his hand.” 1 Samuel 19:10 Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded him and the spear struck the wall. And David fled and escaped that night. Psalm 124:7 We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away. Psalm 31:15 My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me. 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. … Treasury of Scripture And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand. A. 1 Samuel 16:1,13 And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons… 1 Samuel 23:17 And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth. 1 Samuel 25:30 And it shall come to pass, when the LORD shall have done to my lord according to all the good that he hath spoken concerning thee, and shall have appointed thee ruler over Israel; I shall perish [heb] be consumed 1 Samuel 22:5 And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth. Exodus 14:12 Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness. Numbers 14:3 And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt? into the land 1 Samuel 27:10,11 And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites… 1 Samuel 21:10-15 And David arose, and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath… 1 Samuel 28:1,2 And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men… Jump to Previous Anymore Better Border Borders Coast David Despair Escape Hand Heart Israel Perish Philistines Saul Searching Seek Speedily SweptJump to Next Anymore Better Border Borders Coast David Despair Escape Hand Heart Israel Perish Philistines Saul Searching Seek Speedily Swept1 Samuel 27 1. Saul, hearing David to be in Gath, seeks no more for him5. David begs Ziklag of Achish 8. He, invading other countries, persuades Achish he fought against Judah. David, however, said to himself This phrase indicates an internal dialogue, showing David's introspection and decision-making process. It highlights a moment of personal crisis and fear, as David contemplates his future. This introspection is a common theme in the Psalms, many of which are attributed to David, where he often reflects on his circumstances and seeks God's guidance. One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel and I will slip out of his hand Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe anointed future king of Israel, currently fleeing from King Saul who seeks his life. 2. Saul The first king of Israel, who is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. 3. Philistines A neighboring people and traditional enemies of Israel, among whom David seeks refuge. 4. Land of the Philistines The territory where David plans to escape to avoid Saul's pursuit. 5. David's Internal Struggle David's decision-making process as he contemplates his safety and future. Teaching Points Trust in God's TimingDavid's decision to flee reflects a moment of doubt in God's timing. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's plan, even when circumstances seem dire. Seeking Refuge in Unlikely Places David's choice to seek refuge among the Philistines, traditional enemies, shows that God can provide safety in unexpected ways. We should remain open to God's unconventional methods of provision. The Battle of the Mind David's internal dialogue ("David said in his heart") highlights the importance of guarding our thoughts and aligning them with God's promises. The Consequences of Fear Fear can lead to decisions that may not align with God's will. It's crucial to confront fear with faith and seek God's guidance in every decision. God's Faithfulness Despite Our Doubts Even when David doubted, God remained faithful. This reassures us that God's faithfulness is not dependent on our perfect faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 27:1?2. Why did David decide to flee to the land of the Philistines? 3. How does 1 Samuel 27:1 reflect David's trust in God's protection? 4. What can we learn from David's decision-making process in this verse? 5. How does David's action connect with Proverbs 3:5-6 about trusting God? 6. How can we apply David's strategic thinking to our spiritual challenges today? 7. Why did David choose to flee to the Philistines in 1 Samuel 27:1? 8. How does David's decision in 1 Samuel 27:1 reflect on his faith in God? 9. What does 1 Samuel 27:1 reveal about David's state of mind? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 27? 11. Are there historical or archaeological records that confirm David’s stay in Philistine territory mentioned in 1 Samuel 27? 12. How could David justify seeking refuge among Israel’s enemies in 1 Samuel 27:1? 13. Why is there no mention of the Israelites objecting to David’s alliance with Philistines in 1 Samuel 29, given David’s notable status and background? 14. In 1 Samuel 29:3–5, why would the Philistines fear David so abruptly if Achish had trusted him for an extended time? What Does 1 Samuel 27:1 Mean David, however, said to himselfDavid’s words open a window into his private thoughts. Scripture lets us eavesdrop so we can learn. • David had just spared Saul a second time (1 Samuel 26); yet danger still loomed. • He “said to himself,” showing that the battle often starts in the mind (cf. Psalm 42:5; 2 Corinthians 10:5). • God had repeatedly promised David the throne (1 Samuel 16:13; 23:17), but in this moment his contemplation leans toward fear more than faith. “One of these days now I will be swept away by the hand of Saul.” • The threat felt relentless, so David assumes eventual defeat. • Fear skews perspective: he forgets past deliverances—Goliath (1 Samuel 17:37) and countless escapes (1 Samuel 23:14). • Psalm 56:3–4 records David wrestling with anxiety: “When I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Here, trust falters. • Even seasoned believers can slide from confidence to despair when pressure mounts (cf. Elijah in 1 Kings 19:3–4). “There is nothing better for me than to escape to the land of the Philistines.” • David’s logic sounds practical: hide among Israel’s enemies where Saul won’t dare pursue. • Yet it is self-devised, not God-directed. Proverbs 3:5–6 warns against leaning on our own understanding. • Earlier, David sought the Lord before each move (1 Samuel 23:2; 30:8). Here no such inquiry is recorded—a subtle red flag. • Isaiah 30:1 labels such plans “covering with a covering, but not of My Spirit.” “Then Saul will stop searching for me all over Israel.” • The strategy banks on Saul’s predictability: once David crosses the border, Saul will quit. • Saul had already confessed, “I have sinned… I will not harm you” (1 Samuel 26:21), yet David doubts the sincerity of that repentance. • Past experience taught him Saul’s word could not be trusted (1 Samuel 24:16–22 followed by renewed pursuit). • David’s calculation rests more on Saul’s habits than on God’s covenant promises. “and I will slip out of his hand.” • David longs for relief: a practical end to constant flight. • Deliverance is something God delights to give (Psalm 18:16), but David here seeks it through alliance with Achish of Gath (1 Samuel 27:2). • The plan “works” short-term—Saul ceases pursuit (1 Samuel 27:4)—yet long-term it entangles David in awkward loyalties (1 Samuel 29:1–5). • Contrast: when God delivers, He adds no sorrow to it (Proverbs 10:22; John 8:36). summary 1 Sa 27:1 captures a moment when David’s faith buckles under pressure. Convinced Saul will eventually kill him, he devises his own escape by living among the Philistines. The verse illustrates how fear can eclipse divine promises, leading even the strongest believers to lean on human strategies. Yet God’s faithfulness remains; He will guide David through the consequences of this choice and keep His word to seat him on Israel’s throne. (1) And David said in his heart.--David's position seems to have grown more and more untenable during the latter days of Saul's reign. Probably the paroxysms of the king's fatal malady grew sharper and more frequent, and his chieftains and favourites, whom, as we have already seen (1 Samuel 26), he had chosen mostly out of the one small tribe of Benjamin, feared--and with good reason--the advent of David to the throne, which they saw was imminent in the event of Saul's dying or being permanently disqualified to rule. These men, whose bitter hostility to David is more than hinted at in several places, doubtless taking advantage of the king's state of mind, incited him against David. The words and persuasions of such men as Cush the Benjamite (see Psalms 7), Doeg the Edomite, probably Abner the captain of the host, the men of Ziph, and others, quickly erased from the memory of Saul such scenes as we have witnessed in the En-gedi cave, and, still more recently, in the hill of Hachilah, and more than counterbalanced the devotion and powerful friendship of true warriors like Jonathan, who loved and admired David. In David's words, after he had taken the spear and cruse from the side of the sleeping Saul, we see something of what was passing in his mind--his constant fear of a violent death; his knowledge that powerful and wicked men were constantly plotting against him; and his determination to seek a home in another land, where, however, he expected to find a grave far away from the chosen race, among the idolators and enemies of Jehovah of Israel. He now realises a part of these sorrowful forebodings. But in this determination of the son of Jesse we never hear of prayer, or of consultation with prophet or with priest. A dull despair seems to have at this time deprived David at once of faith and hope.Into the land of the Philistines.--David chose to seek a refuge among these warlike people, for he believed he would be in greater security there than among his friendly kinsfolk, the Moabites, where, in former days, he had found such a kindly welcome for his family in the first period of Saul's enmity. He probably doubted the power of Moab to protect him. Ver 1. - David said in his heart. Hebrew, "to his heart," to himself (see 1 Samuel 1:13). l shall perish by the hand. The verb is that used in 1 Samuel 12:25; 1 Samuel 26:10, but instead of by the hand the Hebrew has into the hand. Hence the versions generally render it, "I shall some day fall into the hand." Really it is a proegnans constructio: "I shall perish by failing into the hand of Saul." It was the second treachery of the Ziphites which made David feel that, surrounded as he was by spies, there was no safety for him but in taking that course to which, as he so sorrowfully complained to Saul, his enemies were driving him (1 Samuel 26:19). His words there show that the thought of quitting Judaea was already in his mind, so that this chapter follows naturally on ch. 26, and not, as some have argued, upon ch. 24.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew David, however,דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to himself, לִבּ֔וֹ (lib·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre “One אֶחָ֖ד (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first of these days יוֹם־ (yō·wm-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day now עַתָּ֛ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time I will be swept away אֶסָּפֶ֥ה (’es·sā·p̄eh) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5595: To sweep or snatch away, catch up by the hand בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand of Saul. שָׁא֑וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites There is nothing אֵֽין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle better ט֜וֹב (ṭō·wḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good for me לִ֨י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew than כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction to escape הִמָּלֵ֥ט (him·mā·lêṭ) Verb - Nifal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 4422: To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the land אֶ֣רֶץ (’e·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of the Philistines. פְּלִשְׁתִּ֗ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 6430: Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia Then Saul שָׁאוּל֙ (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites will stop וְנוֹאַ֨שׁ (wə·nō·w·’aš) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2976: To desist, to despond searching לְבַקְשֵׁ֤נִי (lə·ḇaq·šê·nî) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 1245: To search out, to strive after for me מִמֶּ֤נִּי (mim·men·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of all over בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and I will slip וְנִמְלַטְתִּ֖י (wə·nim·laṭ·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 4422: To be smooth, to escape, to release, rescue, to bring forth young, emit sparks out of his hand.” מִיָּדֽוֹ׃ (mî·yā·ḏōw) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3027: A hand Links 1 Samuel 27:1 NIV1 Samuel 27:1 NLT 1 Samuel 27:1 ESV 1 Samuel 27:1 NASB 1 Samuel 27:1 KJV 1 Samuel 27:1 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 27:1 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 27:1 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 27:1 French Bible 1 Samuel 27:1 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 27:1 David said in his heart I shall (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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