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1 Samuel 22

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 22 of 31

1 And David went from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. And his brothers heard, and all his father's house, and they went down to him there.

2 And every man in distress, and every man who had a creditor, and every man bitter of soul, gathered themselves to him. And he became commander over them. And about four hundred men were with him.

3 And David went from there to Mizpeh of Moab. And he said to the king of Moab, Please let my father and my mother come and be with you, until I know what God will do to me.

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Chapter Summary

Companies go to David at Adullam. Admonished by Jehovah, he comes to Hareth. Saul complains of his servants' unfaithfulness. Saul commands to kill the priests.

Key Hebrew Words

נֹשֶׁא֙ lend on interest H5378 · TWOT 1424
כֹּהֲנֵ֣י priest H3548 · TWOT 959a
עִיר excitement H5892 · TWOT 1587a
אֵפ֥וֹד ephod H646 · TWOT 142.1a
יְהוּדָ֑ה Judah H3063 · TWOT 850c

People & Context

David Gathers a Band at Adullam

David escapes to the cave of Adullam. His family joins him, along with 400 distressed, indebted, and bitter men, and he becomes their commander.

David Secures His Parents in Moab

David goes to Mizpeh of Moab and leaves his father and mother under the protection of the king of Moab while he remains in the stronghold.

Gad Prophesies to David

The prophet Gad warns David not to stay in the stronghold but to return to the land of Judah. David goes to the forest of Hareth.

Timeline

David Gathers a Band at Adullam

David escapes to the cave of Adullam. His family joins him, along with 400 distressed, indebted, and bitter men, and he becomes their commander.

1 Samuel 22:1-2
David Secures His Parents in Moab

David goes to Mizpeh of Moab and leaves his father and mother under the protection of the king of Moab while he remains in the stronghold.

1 Samuel 22:3-4
Gad Prophesies to David

The prophet Gad warns David not to stay in the stronghold but to return to the land of Judah. David goes to the forest of Hareth.

1 Samuel 22:5

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