Saul was proceeding along one side of the mountain, and David and his men along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. Cross References Judges 16:2When the Gazites heard that Samson was there, they surrounded that place and lay in wait for him all night at the city gate. They were quiet throughout the night, saying, "Let us wait until dawn; then we will kill him." 1 Samuel 23:25 and Saul and his men went to seek him. When David was told about it, he went down to the rock and stayed in the Wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard of this, he pursued David there. 1 Samuel 23:27 Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!" Psalm 17:9 from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. Chapter Outline 1. David, enquiring of the Lord by Abiathar, rescues Keilah7. God showing him the coming of Saul, and the treachery of the Keilites, 13. he escapes from Keilah 14. In Ziph Jonathan comes and comforts him 19. The Ziphites discover him to Saul 25. At Maon he is rescued from Saul by the invasion of the Philistines 29. He dwells at En Gedi Jump to Previous Capture Closing Compassed David David's Haste Making Mountain Purpose Round Saul Seize Side Surrounded SurroundingJump to Next Capture Closing Compassed David David's Haste Making Mountain Purpose Round Saul Seize Side Surrounded Surrounding |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge David made haste 1 Samuel 19:12 1 Samuel 20:38 2 Samuel 15:14 2 Samuel 17:21, 22 Psalm 31:22 away 2 Chronicles 20:12 Psalm 17:9, 11 Psalm 22:12, 16 Psalm 118:11-13 Psalm 140:1-9 2 Corinthians 1:8 Revelation 20:9 Links 1 Samuel 23:26 NIV1 Samuel 23:26 NLT 1 Samuel 23:26 ESV 1 Samuel 23:26 NASB 1 Samuel 23:26 KJV 1 Samuel 23:26 Bible Apps 1 Samuel 23:26 Parallel 1 Samuel 23:26 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 23:26 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 23:26 French Bible 1 Samuel 23:26 German Bible 1 Samuel 23:26 Commentaries Bible Hub |