Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. New Living Translation they wept until they could weep no more. English Standard Version Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until they had no more strength to weep. Berean Standard Bible So David and the troops with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no strength left to weep. King James Bible Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. New King James Version Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept, until they had no more power to weep. New American Standard Bible Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until there was no strength in them to weep. NASB 1995 Then David and the people who were with him lifted their voices and wept until there was no strength in them to weep. NASB 1977 Then David and the people who were with him lifted their voices and wept until there was no strength in them to weep. Legacy Standard Bible So David and the people who were with him lifted their voices and wept until there was no strength in them to weep. Amplified Bible Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept until they were too exhausted to weep [any longer]. Christian Standard Bible David and the troops with him wept loudly until they had no strength left to weep. Holman Christian Standard Bible David and the troops with him wept loudly until they had no strength left to weep. American Standard Version Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. Contemporary English Version They started crying and kept it up until they were too weak to cry any more. English Revised Version Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then David and his men cried loudly until they didn't have the strength to cry anymore. Good News Translation David and his men started crying and did not stop until they were completely exhausted. International Standard Version Then David and the people who were with him lifted their voices and cried until they had no more strength left to cry. NET Bible Then David and the men who were with him wept loudly until they could weep no more. New Heart English Bible Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. Webster's Bible Translation Then David and the people that were with him, lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo David and the troops with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no strength left to weep. World English Bible Then David and the people who were with him lifted up their voice and wept until they had no more power to weep. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David lifts up—and the people who [are] with him—their voice and weep, until they have no power to weep. Young's Literal Translation And David lifteth up -- and the people who are with him -- their voice and weep, till that they have no power to weep. Smith's Literal Translation And David will lift up, and the people with him, their voice, and they will weep till power was not in them to weep. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDavid and the people that were with him, lifted up their voices, and wept till they had no more tears. Catholic Public Domain Version David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices. And they mourned until the tears in them failed. New American Bible Then David and those who were with him wept aloud until they could weep no more. New Revised Standard Version Then David and the people who were with him raised their voices and wept, until they had no more strength to weep. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen David and the people who were with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no more strength to weep. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David and the people lifted their voice and wept until there was no power in them to weep OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David and his men lifted up their voice, and wept till there was no longer any power within them to weep. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Amalekites Raid Ziklag…3When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned down and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. 4So David and the troops with him lifted up their voices and wept until they had no strength left to weep. 5David’s two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel, had been taken captive.… Cross References Psalm 6:6 I am weary from groaning; all night I flood my bed with weeping and drench my couch with tears. Psalm 42:3 My tears have been my food both day and night, while men ask me all day long, “Where is your God?” Psalm 126:5-6 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. / He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain. Jeremiah 31:15 This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” Lamentations 2:11 My eyes fail from weeping; I am churning within. My heart is poured out in grief over the destruction of the daughter of my people, because children and infants faint in the streets of the city. Genesis 37:34-35 Then Jacob tore his clothes, put sackcloth around his waist, and mourned for his son many days. / All his sons and daughters tried to comfort him, but he refused to be comforted. “No,” he said. “I will go down to Sheol mourning for my son.” So his father wept for him. 2 Samuel 1:11-12 Then David took hold of his own clothes and tore them, and all the men who were with him did the same. / They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan, and for the people of the LORD and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword. Job 2:12-13 When they lifted up their eyes from afar, they could barely recognize Job. They began to weep aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust in the air over his head. / Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw how intense his suffering was. Nehemiah 1:4 When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying before the God of heaven. Esther 4:1-3 When Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the middle of the city, wailing loudly and bitterly. / But he went only as far as the king’s gate, because the law prohibited anyone wearing sackcloth from entering that gate. / In every province to which the king’s command and edict came, there was great mourning among the Jews. They fasted, wept, and lamented, and many lay in sackcloth and ashes. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. John 11:33-35 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept. Luke 19:41 As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Treasury of Scripture Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep. lifted up 1 Samuel 4:13 And when he came, lo, Eli sat upon a seat by the wayside watching: for his heart trembled for the ark of God. And when the man came into the city, and told it, all the city cried out. 1 Samuel 11:4 Then came the messengers to Gibeah of Saul, and told the tidings in the ears of the people: and all the people lifted up their voices, and wept. Genesis 37:33-35 And he knew it, and said, It is my son's coat; an evil beast hath devoured him; Joseph is without doubt rent in pieces… Jump to Previous Able Aloud David Lifted Power Raised Strength Themselves Voice Voices Weep Weeping WeptJump to Next Able Aloud David Lifted Power Raised Strength Themselves Voice Voices Weep Weeping Wept1 Samuel 30 1. The Amalekites raid Ziklag4. David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them 11. By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies, 18. and recovers all the spoil 22. David's law to divide the spoil equally 26. He sends presents to his friends So David and the troops with him David, the anointed future king of Israel, was leading a group of men who were loyal to him. These troops were not just soldiers but also included their families, making them a community. This group had been living in Ziklag, a Philistine territory, due to Saul's pursuit of David. The loyalty of these men to David is significant, as it foreshadows the unity and strength of David's future kingdom. The mention of "troops" highlights the military aspect of David's leadership, which is a recurring theme in his life and reign. lifted up their voices and wept until they had no strength left to weep Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe anointed future king of Israel, currently leading a group of men in exile. He is a central figure in this account, demonstrating leadership and faith in God amidst adversity. 2. David's Troops These are the men who followed David during his time of exile. They are loyal to him and share in his trials and tribulations. 3. Ziklag A Philistine town given to David by Achish, the king of Gath. It serves as David's base during his time away from Saul. At this point in the account, Ziklag has been attacked and burned by the Amalekites. 4. The Amalekites A nomadic tribe that frequently opposed Israel. They attacked Ziklag, taking the women and children captive, which led to the distress and weeping of David and his men. 5. The Event of Weeping This is a moment of deep emotional distress for David and his men, as they face the loss of their families and possessions. It highlights their vulnerability and humanity. Teaching Points The Reality of GriefGrief is a natural and human response to loss. Even strong leaders like David experience moments of deep sorrow. It's important to acknowledge and process these emotions. Leadership in Crisis David's response to crisis includes both emotional expression and seeking God's guidance. Effective leadership involves vulnerability and reliance on divine wisdom. Turning to God in Distress After the initial weeping, David seeks strength in the Lord. This teaches us to turn to God for comfort and direction when faced with overwhelming situations. Community in Suffering David and his men weep together, showing the importance of community support during times of distress. Sharing burdens can provide strength and solidarity. Hope and Restoration The account continues with David seeking God's guidance and ultimately recovering what was lost. This underscores the hope and restoration that can follow times of trial. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 30What happened to Ziklag when David returned from battle? How did only 400 men escape on camels if David and his men fought so extensively (1 Samuel 30:17)? In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13? Psalm 142:4 shows David claiming no one cares for him--how does this reconcile with 1 Samuel 22:2, where he has loyal followers?(4) Then David and the people.--1Samuel 30:1-4 form one period, which is expanded by the introduction of several circumstantial clauses. The apodosis to "it came to pass when," &c., 1Samuel 30:1, does not follow till 1Samuel 30:4, "Then David and the people," &c.; but this is formally attached to 1Samuel 30:3. The statement, "So David and his men came," with which the protasis commenced in 1Samuel 30:1, is resumed in an altered form: "It came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag . . . the Amalekites had invaded . . . and had taken away the women captive . . . and had gone their way . . . and David and his men came into the city, and behold, it was burned. . . . Then David and the people with him lifted up their voice."--Keil. Hebrew So Davidדָוִ֜ד (ḏā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and the troops וְהָעָ֧ם (wə·hā·‘ām) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock with him אִתּ֛וֹ (’it·tōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among lifted up וַיִּשָּׂ֨א (way·yiś·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take their voices קוֹלָ֖ם (qō·w·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6963: A voice, sound and wept וַיִּבְכּ֑וּ (way·yiḇ·kū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1058: To weep, to bemoan until עַ֣ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while they had no אֵין־ (’ên-) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle strength כֹּ֖חַ (kō·aḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species) left to weep. לִבְכּֽוֹת׃ (liḇ·kō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1058: To weep, to bemoan Links 1 Samuel 30:4 NIV1 Samuel 30:4 NLT 1 Samuel 30:4 ESV 1 Samuel 30:4 NASB 1 Samuel 30:4 KJV 1 Samuel 30:4 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 30:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 30:4 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 30:4 French Bible 1 Samuel 30:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 30:4 Then David and the people who were (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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