Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So on that day Achish gave him Ziklag, and it has belonged to the kings of Judah ever since. New Living Translation So Achish gave him the town of Ziklag (which still belongs to the kings of Judah to this day), English Standard Version So that day Achish gave him Ziklag. Therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day. Berean Standard Bible That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah. King James Bible Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day. New King James Version So Achish gave him Ziklag that day. Therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day. New American Standard Bible So Achish gave him Ziklag that day; therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day. NASB 1995 So Achish gave him Ziklag that day; therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day. NASB 1977 So Achish gave him Ziklag that day; therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day. Legacy Standard Bible So Achish gave him Ziklag that day; therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day. Amplified Bible Then Achish gave David [the town of] Ziklag that day. Therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day. Christian Standard Bible That day Achish gave Ziklag to him, and it still belongs to the kings of Judah today. Holman Christian Standard Bible That day Achish gave Ziklag to him, and it still belongs to the kings of Judah today. American Standard Version Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day. Contemporary English Version Achish gave David the town of Ziklag that same day, and Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah ever since. English Revised Version Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day. GOD'S WORD® Translation So Achish immediately gave him Ziklag. (This is why Ziklag still belongs to the kings of Judah today.) Good News Translation So Achish gave him the town of Ziklag, and for this reason Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah ever since. International Standard Version So that day Achish gave him Ziklag, and therefore, Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah until the present time. Majority Standard Bible That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah. NET Bible So Achish gave him Ziklag on that day. (For that reason Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah until this very day.) New Heart English Bible So he gave him Ziklag that day. (For that reason Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day.) Webster's Bible Translation Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth to the kings of Judah to this day. World English Bible Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: therefore Ziklag belongs to the kings of Judah to this day. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Achish gives Ziklag to him in that day, therefore Ziklag has been for the kings of Judah until this day. Young's Literal Translation And Achish giveth to him in that day Ziklag, therefore hath Ziklag been to the kings of Judah till this day. Smith's Literal Translation And Achish will give to him in that day Ziklag; for this Ziklag was to the kings of Judah, even to this day. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Achis gave him Siceleg that day: for which reason Siceleg belongeth to the kings of Juda unto this day. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, Achish gave Ziklag to him on that day. And for this reason, Ziklag belongs to the kings of Judah, even to this day. New American Bible That same day Achish gave him Ziklag, which has, therefore, belonged to the kings of Judah up to the present time. New Revised Standard Version So that day Achish gave him Ziklag; therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Achish gave him Zinklag that day; therefore Zinklag belongs to the kings of Judah to this day. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Akish gave to him on that day Tsenqlag, because of this Tsenqlag has belonged to the King of Yehuda until today OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day; wherefore Ziklag belongeth unto the kings of Judah unto this day. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he gave him Sekelac in that day: therefore Sekelac came into possession of the king of Judea to this day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David and the Philistines…5Then David said to Achish, “If I have found favor in your eyes, let me be assigned a place in one of the outlying towns, so I can live there. For why should your servant live in the royal city with you?” 6That day Achish gave him Ziklag, and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah. 7And the time that David lived in Philistine territory amounted to a year and four months.… Cross References 1 Samuel 21:10 That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath. 1 Samuel 29:3 Then the commanders of the Philistines asked, “What about these Hebrews?” Achish replied, “Is this not David, the servant of King Saul of Israel? He has been with me all these days, even years, and from the day he defected until today I have found no fault in him.” 1 Samuel 30:1 On the third day David and his men arrived in Ziklag, and the Amalekites had raided the Negev, attacked Ziklag, and burned it down. 2 Samuel 2:1-3 Some time later, David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up to one of the towns of Judah?” “Go up,” the LORD answered. Then David asked, “Where should I go?” “To Hebron,” replied the LORD. / So David went there with his two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail the widow of Nabal of Carmel. / David also took the men who were with him, each with his household, and they settled in the towns near Hebron. 2 Samuel 5:1-3 Then all the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And to you the LORD said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel. 1 Kings 2:39-40 After three years, however, two of Shimei’s slaves ran away to Achish son of Maacah, king of Gath. And Shimei was told, “Look, your slaves are in Gath.” / So Shimei saddled his donkey and set out to Achish at Gath in search of his slaves, and he brought them back from Gath. Joshua 11:22 No Anakim were left in the land of the Israelites; only in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod did any survive. Joshua 13:3 from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; Judges 1:18-19 And Judah also captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron—each with its territory. / The LORD was with Judah, and they took possession of the hill country; but they could not drive out the inhabitants of the plains because they had chariots of iron. 1 Chronicles 12:1 Now these were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was still banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the mighty men who helped him in battle; 1 Chronicles 12:19 Some from Manasseh defected to David when he went with the Philistines to fight against Saul. (They did not help the Philistines because the Philistine rulers consulted and sent David away, saying, “It will cost us our heads if he defects to his master Saul.”) Psalm 34:1 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. Psalm 56:1 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “A Dove on Distant Oaks.” A Miktam of David, when the Philistines seized him in Gath. Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack. Matthew 2:22-23 But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee, / and he went and lived in a town called Nazareth. So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophets: “He will be called a Nazarene.” Matthew 4:13 Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, Treasury of Scripture Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: why Ziklag pertains to the kings of Judah to this day. 1 Samuel 30:1,14 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; … 1 Samuel 19:5 For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause? 2 Samuel 1:1 Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag; Jump to Previous Achish A'chish Belonged Belongeth Belongs Judah Kings Pertaineth Pertains Property Reason Straight Wherefore ZiklagJump to Next Achish A'chish Belonged Belongeth Belongs Judah Kings Pertaineth Pertains Property Reason Straight Wherefore Ziklag1 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. That day Achish gave him Ziklag Achish, the king of Gath, was a Philistine ruler who had previously encountered David. David sought refuge with Achish to escape King Saul's pursuit. The giving of Ziklag signifies a political alliance and trust between Achish and David. Ziklag was a town on the border of Philistine territory and Judah, strategically significant for its location. This act of giving Ziklag to David indicates Achish's recognition of David's leadership and potential as a future ally. The transfer of Ziklag also reflects the complex relationships between the Israelites and Philistines during this period, where political and military alliances were often fluid. and to this day it still belongs to the kings of Judah Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe future king of Israel, who at this time is fleeing from King Saul and seeking refuge among the Philistines. 2. Achish The king of Gath, a Philistine city, who grants David the town of Ziklag. 3. Ziklag A town given to David by Achish, which becomes a possession of the kings of Judah. 4. Philistines A group of people who were often in conflict with Israel; David seeks refuge among them during his flight from Saul. 5. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which later includes Ziklag as part of its territory. Teaching Points God's Provision in Unlikely PlacesDavid finds refuge and provision in Ziklag, a Philistine town, demonstrating God's ability to provide for His people in unexpected ways. Strategic Positioning for Future Leadership Ziklag becomes a base for David's operations, illustrating how God positions His servants for future roles and responsibilities. The Importance of Trusting God's Timing David's time in Ziklag is a period of waiting and preparation, reminding believers to trust in God's timing for the fulfillment of His promises. The Role of Alliances and Relationships David's relationship with Achish shows the importance of wise alliances, even with those outside the faith community, for the advancement of God's purposes. Legacy and Inheritance Ziklag's continued association with the kings of Judah underscores the lasting impact of David's decisions and God's faithfulness to His covenant people.(6) Ziklag.--In the days of Joshua this place fell to the lot of Simeon (Joshua 19:5). It was afterwards captured by the Philistines, not long before the time of David, and Keil thinks was left without inhabitants in consequence of this conquest. Its exact situation has never been clearly ascertained; it certainly lay far south, near the Amalekite borders. Wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.--These words supply us with a double note of time in the question of the date of this First Book of Samuel. They tell us that it was cast in its present shape after the revolt of Jeroboam, and certainly before the days of the carrying away of Israel to Babylon. Hebrew Thatהַה֖וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֥וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day Achish אָכִ֛ישׁ (’ā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 397: Achish -- king of Gath gave וַיִּתֶּן־ (way·yit·ten-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set him ל֥וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew Ziklag, צִֽקְלָ֑ג (ṣiq·lāḡ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6860: Ziklag -- a city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon and לָכֵ֞ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus to עַ֖ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that day הַיּ֥וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day [it] צִֽקְלַג֙ (ṣiq·laḡ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6860: Ziklag -- a city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon still belongs to הָיְתָ֤ה (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be the kings לְמַלְכֵ֣י (lə·mal·ḵê) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4428: A king of Judah. יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links 1 Samuel 27:6 NIV1 Samuel 27:6 NLT 1 Samuel 27:6 ESV 1 Samuel 27:6 NASB 1 Samuel 27:6 KJV 1 Samuel 27:6 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 27:6 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 27:6 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 27:6 French Bible 1 Samuel 27:6 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 27:6 Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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