Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version We raided the Negev of the Kerethites, some territory belonging to Judah and the Negev of Caleb. And we burned Ziklag.” New Living Translation We were on our way back from raiding the Kerethites in the Negev, the territory of Judah, and the land of Caleb, and we had just burned Ziklag.” English Standard Version We had made a raid against the Negeb of the Cherethites and against that which belongs to Judah and against the Negeb of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” Berean Standard Bible We raided the Negev of the Cherethites, the territory of Judah, and the Negev of Caleb, and we burned down Ziklag.” King James Bible We made an invasion upon the south of the Cherethites, and upon the coast which belongeth to Judah, and upon the south of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire. New King James Version We made an invasion of the southern area of the Cherethites, in the territory which belongs to Judah, and of the southern area of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.” New American Standard Bible We carried out an attack on the Negev of the Cherethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the Negev of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” NASB 1995 “We made a raid on the Negev of the Cherethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the Negev of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” NASB 1977 “We made a raid on the Negev of the Cherethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the Negev of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” Legacy Standard Bible We made a raid on the Negev of the Cherethites and on that which belongs to Judah and on the Negev of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” Amplified Bible We made a raid on the Negev of the Cherethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the Negev of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” Christian Standard Bible We raided the south country of the Cherethites, the territory of Judah, and the south country of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag.” Holman Christian Standard Bible We raided the south country of the Cherethites, the territory of Judah, and the south country of Caleb, and we burned down Ziklag.” American Standard Version We made a raid upon the South of the Cherethites, and upon that which belongeth to Judah, and upon the South of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire. Contemporary English Version We had attacked some towns in the desert where the Cherethites live, in the area that belongs to Judah, and in the desert where the Caleb clan lives. And we burned down Ziklag." English Revised Version We made a raid upon the South of the Cherethites, and upon that which belongeth to Judah, and upon the South of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire. GOD'S WORD® Translation We raided the portion of the Negev where the Cherethites live, the territory of Judah, the portion of the Negev where Caleb settled, and we burned down Ziklag." Good News Translation We had raided the territory of the Cherethites in the southern part of Judah and the territory of the clan of Caleb, and we burned down Ziklag." International Standard Version We raided the Negev of the Cherethites, the territory that belongs to Judah, and the Negev of Caleb, and we set Ziklag on fire." Majority Standard Bible We raided the Negev of the Cherethites, the territory of Judah, and the Negev of Caleb, and we burned down Ziklag.? NET Bible We conducted a raid on the Negev of the Kerethites, on the area of Judah, and on the Negev of Caleb. We burned Ziklag." New Heart English Bible We made a raid on the Negev of the Kerethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the Negev of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire." Webster's Bible Translation We made an invasion upon the south of the Cherethites, and upon the coast which belongeth to Judah, and upon the south of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire. World English Bible We made a raid on the South of the Cherethites, and on that which belongs to Judah, and on the South of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwe pushed [to] the south of the Cherethite, and against that which [is] to Judah, and against the south of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” Young's Literal Translation we pushed to the south of the Cherethite, and against that which is to Judah, and against the south of Caleb, and Ziklag we burned with fire.' Smith's Literal Translation We plundered the south of the Cherethite, and upon that to Judah, and upon the south of Caleb; and Ziklag we burnt with fire. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor we made an invasion on the south side of Cerethi, and upon Juda, and upon the south of Caleb, and we burnt Siceleg with fire. Catholic Public Domain Version For indeed, we broke forth to the southern side of Cherethi, and against Judah, and to the south of Caleb, and we burned Ziklag with fire.” New American Bible We raided the Negeb of the Cherethites, the territory of Judah, and the Negeb of Caleb; and we set Ziklag on fire.” New Revised Standard Version We had made a raid on the Negeb of the Cherethites and on that which belongs to Judah and on the Negeb of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag down.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAfter we returned from raiding the Negeb of Judah and the Negeb of Caleb and from Zinklag, and we burned the towns with fire. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, from when we came from the south of Yehuda and from the south of Kaleb and from Tsenqlag, where we burned them in fire” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917We made a raid upon the South of the Cherethites, and upon that which belongeth to Judah, and upon the South of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And we made an incursion on the south of the Chelethite, and on the parts of Judea, and on the south of Chelub, and we burnt Sekelac with fire. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Destroys the Amalekites…13Then David asked him, “To whom do you belong, and where are you from?” “I am an Egyptian,” he replied, “the slave of an Amalekite. My master abandoned me three days ago when I fell ill. 14We raided the Negev of the Cherethites, the territory of Judah, and the Negev of Caleb, and we burned down Ziklag.” 15“Will you lead me to these raiders?” David asked. And the man replied, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or deliver me into the hand of my master, and I will lead you to them.”… Cross References 1 Samuel 15:7-8 Then Saul struck down the Amalekites all the way from Havilah to Shur, which is east of Egypt. / He captured Agag king of Amalek alive, but devoted all the others to destruction with the sword. 1 Samuel 27:8-10 Now David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites. (From ancient times these people had inhabited the land extending to Shur and Egypt.) / Whenever David attacked a territory, he did not leave a man or woman alive, but he took the flocks and herds, the donkeys, camels, and clothing. Then he would return to Achish, / who would ask him, “What have you raided today?” And David would reply, “The Negev of Judah,” or “The Negev of Jerahmeel,” or “The Negev of the Kenites.” 2 Samuel 8:12 from Edom and Moab, from the Ammonites and Philistines and Amalekites, and from the spoil of Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah. Judges 1:16 Now the descendants of Moses’ father-in-law, the Kenite, went up with the men of Judah from the City of Palms to the Wilderness of Judah in the Negev near Arad. They went to live among the people. Numbers 13:29 The Amalekites live in the land of the Negev; the Hittites, Jebusites, and Amorites live in the hill country; and the Canaanites live by the sea and along the Jordan.” Genesis 14:7 Then they turned back to invade En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh), and they conquered the whole territory of the Amalekites, as well as the Amorites who lived in Hazazon-tamar. Joshua 15:29-30 Baalah, Iim, Ezem, / Eltolad, Chesil, Hormah, 1 Chronicles 4:42-43 And five hundred of these Simeonites led by Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi, went to Mount Seir / and struck down the remnant of the Amalekites who had escaped. And they have lived there to this day. 2 Chronicles 20:1 After this, the Moabites and Ammonites, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat. Ezekiel 25:16 therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I will stretch out My hand against the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites and destroy the remnant along the coast. Jeremiah 25:20 all the mixed tribes; all the kings of Uz; all the kings of the Philistines: Ashkelon, Gaza, Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod; Matthew 15:21-28 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. / And a Canaanite woman from that region came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is miserably possessed by a demon.” / But Jesus did not answer a word. So His disciples came and urged Him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” ... Mark 7:24-30 Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre. Not wanting anyone to know He was there, He entered a house, but was unable to escape their notice. / Instead, a woman whose little daughter had an unclean spirit soon heard about Jesus, and she came and fell at His feet. / Now she was a Greek woman of Syrophoenician origin, and she kept asking Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. ... Luke 10:30-37 Jesus took up this question and said, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. / Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. / So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. ... Acts 8:26-40 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” / So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, a court official in charge of the entire treasury of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. He had gone to Jerusalem to worship, / and on his return was sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. ... Treasury of Scripture We made an invasion on the south of the Cherethites, and on the coast which belongs to Judah, and on the south of Caleb; and we burned Ziklag with fire. 1 Samuel 30:16 And when he had brought him down, behold, they were spread abroad upon all the earth, eating and drinking, and dancing, because of all the great spoil that they had taken out of the land of the Philistines, and out of the land of Judah. 2 Samuel 8:18 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over both the Cherethites and the Pelethites; and David's sons were chief rulers. 1 Kings 1:38,44 So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David's mule, and brought him to Gihon… Joshua 14:13 And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance. Joshua 15:13 And unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh he gave a part among the children of Judah, according to the commandment of the LORD to Joshua, even the city of Arba the father of Anak, which city is Hebron. we burned 1 Samuel 30:1-3 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; … Jump to Previous Attack Belongeth Belongs Burned Caleb Cherethite Cherethites Cher'ethites Coast Country Judah Judah's Kerethites Negeb Negev Part Pushed Raid Raided South Territory ZiklagJump to Next Attack Belongeth Belongs Burned Caleb Cherethite Cherethites Cher'ethites Coast Country Judah Judah's Kerethites Negeb Negev Part Pushed Raid Raided South Territory Ziklag1 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 We raided the Negev of the Cherethites The Cherethites were a group often associated with the Philistines, possibly a subgroup or mercenaries. The Negev is a desert region in southern Israel, known for its arid climate and sparse population. This area was strategically important due to its location and resources. The mention of raiding indicates a common practice in ancient times where groups would attack others to acquire goods and resources. The Cherethites' connection to the Philistines suggests ongoing hostilities and territorial disputes in the region. the territory of Judah and the Negev of Caleb and we burned down Ziklag. Persons / Places / Events 1. Negev of the KerethitesThe Negev is a desert region in southern Israel. The Kerethites were a group of people often associated with the Philistines, possibly serving as mercenaries or guards. 2. Territory of Judah This refers to the land allotted to the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It was a significant region in biblical history, known for its central role in the account of Israel. 3. Negev of Caleb Caleb was a prominent figure in the Old Testament, known for his faithfulness and courage. The Negev of Caleb refers to the area associated with his descendants. 4. Ziklag A town given to David by Achish, the Philistine king of Gath. It became a base for David and his men during their time of exile from King Saul. 5. Amalekites A nomadic tribe often in conflict with Israel. In this context, they are the ones who raided Ziklag, taking captives and burning the city. Teaching Points Understanding God's SovereigntyDespite the chaos and destruction, God is in control. The events in Ziklag remind us that God can use difficult circumstances for His purposes. Faithfulness in Adversity David's response to the crisis at Ziklag (seeking God's guidance) is a model for us. In times of trouble, we should turn to God for direction and strength. The Consequences of Sin The Amalekites' actions serve as a reminder of the destructive nature of sin. We must be vigilant in our own lives to avoid actions that lead to harm and separation from God. Community and Leadership David's leadership during this crisis highlights the importance of strong, godly leadership. We are called to support and pray for our leaders, especially in challenging times.(14) We made an invasion. . . .--The Egyptian, who apparently was a man of education, accurately describes to David the nature and scope of the Amalekite raid, which had closed with so signal a disaster to the inhabitants of his city of Ziklag. Taking advantage of the war between Israel and Philistia, and of the northerly march of the troops of both countries, Amalek made a swift and sudden descent upon the south country. The Cherethites were a Philistine people dwelling in the south, and along the sea-coast.�Some have supposed that the name "Cr?thites" which represents the Hebrew more accurately--came originally, as the name seems to indicate, from the island of Crete. Capthor, the home of the Philistines (Amos 9:7), not improbably is identical with Crete. The whole question of the history of this singular Philistine people, who were certainly not indigenous to Canaan, but who were settlers in it at a comparatively recent date, and who gave their name "Palestine" to the whole land, is most obscure. Before the arrival of Israel in Canaan the Philistines held a very strong position on the southern coast, and not long before Samson's time they had been strengthened by fresh arrivals from Crete and other western regions, and from this date rapidly gained power and influence, and at more than one period disputed the supremacy with the Hebrew race, whom they threatened to supplant altogether. We hear subsequently of the Cherethites mentioned in the passage under the command of Benaiah, as a portion of King David's body-guard. This troop or regiment of Philistines was first, no doubt, enrolled during his residence at Ziklag. He retained this body of foreigners, of course continually recruited, about his person all through his reign. Such a body-guard, made up of foreigners, has always been a favourite practice among sovereigns. The Scottish archers and the corps of Swiss Guards, at different periods of the French monarchy, and, on a larger scale, the Varangian guard of the Greek emperors of Constantinople in the tenth century, are good examples of this preference for foreigners in the case of the body-guards of the sovereign. And upon the coast which belongeth to Judah.--The eastern portion of the Negeb or south country, reaching from the Mediterranean to the Dead Sea. And upon the south of Caleb.--One district of the Negeb or south country was given to Caleb, the companion of Joshua, as a reward for his faith and his courage. His portion, which was called Caleb after the famous chieftain, included all the country and villages round about Hebron, which became subsequently a city of the priests. And we burned Ziklag with fire.--This act, which closed the reign of Amalek, was intended as a piece of stern revenge for the late incursion of David into their country, and for the cruelties practised on the captives. Verse 14. - The Cherethites. The interest in this people arises from David's bodyguard having been composed of foreigners bearing the name of Cherethim and Pelethim. We here find the Cherethim inhabiting the southern portion of the land of the Philistines, and such was still the case in the days of Zephaniah (Zephaniah 2:5, and compare Ezekiel 25:16). As David retained Ziklag (1 Samuel 27:6), he appears to have chosen the men who were to guard his person from this neighbourhood, having probably been struck by their stature and martial bearing when dwelling among them. Hence it is probable that the Pelethim were also a Philistine race. Whether the Cherethim and the Philistines generally came from Crete to Palestine is a very disputed question, but they were certainly not indigenous, but immigrants into Canaan. Caleb. Upon the settlement of the Israelites in Canaan, Hebron with a large district in the south of Judah was assigned to Caleb the Kenezite, who with his clan had been incorporated into the tribe of Judah. Though the town was afterwards assigned to the priests, the whole country round remained subject to Caleb (Joshua 21:11, 12), and continued to bear his name. Evidently the Amalekites, beginning on the east, had swept the whole southern district of Judah before entering the country of the Philistines, where they no doubt burnt Ziklag in revenge for David's cruel treatment of them.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Weאֲנַ֡חְנוּ (’ă·naḥ·nū) Pronoun - first person common plural Strong's 587: We raided פָּשַׁ֜טְנוּ (pā·šaṭ·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 6584: To strip off, make a dash, raid the Negev נֶ֧גֶב (ne·ḡeḇ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south of the Cherethites, הַכְּרֵתִ֛י (hak·kə·rê·ṯî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3774: Cherethites -- the foreign bodyguard of King David the territory of Judah, לִֽיהוּדָ֖ה (lî·hū·ḏāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and the Negev נֶ֣גֶב (ne·ḡeḇ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south of Caleb, כָּלֵ֑ב (kā·lêḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3612: Caleb -- a son of Jephunneh and sent by Moses to spy out the land and we burned down שָׂרַ֥פְנוּ (śā·rap̄·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 8313: To be, on fire Ziklag.” צִקְלַ֖ג (ṣiq·laḡ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6860: Ziklag -- a city assigned to Judah, also to Simeon Links 1 Samuel 30:14 NIV1 Samuel 30:14 NLT 1 Samuel 30:14 ESV 1 Samuel 30:14 NASB 1 Samuel 30:14 KJV 1 Samuel 30:14 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 30:14 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 30:14 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 30:14 French Bible 1 Samuel 30:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 30:14 We made a raid on the South (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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