Parallel Verses New International Version So he left them with the king of Moab, and they stayed with him as long as David was in the stronghold. King James Bible And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold. Darby Bible Translation And he brought them before the king of Moab; and they abode with him all the while that David was in the stronghold. World English Bible He brought them before the king of Moab; and they lived with him all the while that David was in the stronghold. Young's Literal Translation and he leadeth them before the king of Moab, and they dwell with him all the days of David's being in the fortress. 1 Samuel 22:4 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleHe said unto the king of Moab - David could not trust his parents within the reach of Saul, and he found it very inconvenient to them to be obliged to go through all the fatigues of a military life, and therefore begs the king of Moab to give them shelter. The king of Moab, being one of Saul's enemies, would be the more ready to oblige a person from whom he might at least expect friendship, if not considerable services. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge in the hold 1 Chronicles 12:16 And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold to David. Gad 1 Chronicles 21:9 And the LORD spoke to Gad, David's seer, saying, depart Psalm 11:1 In the LORD put I my trust: how say you to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? David departed Library Covenanting Confers Obligation. As it has been shown that all duty, and that alone, ought to be vowed to God in covenant, it is manifest that what is lawfully engaged to in swearing by the name of God is enjoined in the moral law, and, because of the authority of that law, ought to be performed as a duty. But it is now to be proved that what is promised to God by vow or oath, ought to be performed also because of the act of Covenanting. The performance of that exercise is commanded, and the same law which enjoins that the duties … John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Ramah. Ramathaim Zophim. Gibeah. Cross References 1 Samuel 22:3 From there David went to Mizpah in Moab and said to the king of Moab, "Would you let my father and mother come and stay with you until I learn what God will do for me?" 1 Samuel 22:5 But the prophet Gad said to David, "Do not stay in the stronghold. Go into the land of Judah." So David left and went to the forest of Hereth. 2 Samuel 8:2 David also defeated the Moabites. He made them lie down on the ground and measured them off with a length of cord. Every two lengths of them were put to death, and the third length was allowed to live. So the Moabites became subject to David and brought him tribute. 2 Samuel 23:14 At that time David was in the stronghold, and the Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem. Jump to Previous Abode David David's Dwell Dwelt Hold Leadeth Moab Safe Stronghold TimeJump to Next Abode David David's Dwell Dwelt Hold Leadeth Moab Safe Stronghold TimeLinks 1 Samuel 22:4 NIV1 Samuel 22:4 NLT 1 Samuel 22:4 ESV 1 Samuel 22:4 NASB 1 Samuel 22:4 KJV 1 Samuel 22:4 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 22:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 22:4 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 22:4 French Bible 1 Samuel 22:4 German Bible 1 Samuel 22:4 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |