In the context of the Bible, the term "stalked" is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible translation. However, the concept of being pursued or hunted, which aligns with the idea of being stalked, is present in various narratives and passages throughout the Scriptures. This entry explores the biblical understanding of being pursued, often by enemies or adversaries, and the spiritual implications of such experiences.

Biblical Instances and Themes

1. David and Saul: One of the most prominent examples of being pursued is the relationship between David and King Saul. After David was anointed by Samuel to be the future king of Israel, Saul became increasingly jealous and sought to kill David. This relentless pursuit is depicted in several passages, such as 1 Samuel 23:14, "David stayed in the wilderness strongholds and in the hills of the Desert of Ziph. Day after day Saul searched for him, but God did not give David into his hands." Here, David is metaphorically "stalked" by Saul, yet he finds refuge and protection in God.

2. The Wicked Pursue the Righteous: The Psalms frequently express the plight of the righteous being pursued by the wicked. Psalm 37:32 states, "The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, seeking to slay them." This verse highlights the ongoing spiritual battle between good and evil, where the righteous are often targeted by those who oppose God's ways.

3. Persecution of the Early Church: In the New Testament, the early Christians faced persecution and were pursued by those who opposed the spread of the Gospel. Acts 8:1-3 describes how Saul (later Paul) was involved in the persecution of the church, "Saul was consenting to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Devout men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison."

4. Spiritual Warfare: The concept of being pursued is also applicable in the realm of spiritual warfare. Believers are often "stalked" by spiritual adversaries, as described in 1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." This imagery underscores the vigilance required of Christians to withstand spiritual attacks.

Spiritual Implications

The biblical narratives of being pursued or "stalked" often serve to illustrate the faithfulness and protection of God amidst adversity. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's deliverance and to remain steadfast in their faith. Psalm 91:3-4 offers reassurance, "Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly plague. He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart."

In summary, while the specific term "stalked" may not appear in the BSB, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the trials faced by God's people and the divine protection afforded to them.1. (imp. & p. p.) of Stalk.

2. (a.) Having a stalk or stem; borne upon a stem.

The Birth of a Movement.
... Whitefield, the prince of orators, stalked through the land proclaiming salvation
for sinners, and not content with conquests won in the sea-girt isles, he ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclean/william black/i the birth of a.htm

In Christ and in Ephesus
... It was a second Sodom. Vice stalked abroad everywhere and was honored and worshiped.
We might therefore well say, "Can any good thing come out of Ephesus? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/naylor/heart talks/talk thirty-four in christ and.htm

ecce Iterum Crispinus!'
... Their appearance as they stalked through the streets was so unusual that a crowd
of soldiers and street-boys had accompanied them to the entrance of the ...
/.../chapter xliii ecce iterum crispinus.htm

Goths at Antioch
... his secret midnight entrance into the city and taken possession of the palace of
the Seleucids, these Goths, laying aside their accoutrements, stalked out over ...
/.../chapter xi goths at antioch.htm

The Longbeards' Saga. AD 400
... sons, Ayo and Ibor. Mad at heart stalked they: Loud wept the women all, Loud
the Alruna wife; Sore was their need. Out of the morning ...
/.../kingsley/andromeda and other poems/the longbeards saga a d 400.htm

Treasure and Pearl
... to have any riches. In old days war stalked over the land, and men's property
must be portable or else concealed. So, on the one ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/treasure and pearl.htm

Finis Coronat Opus
... has often become a stimulus to wild, sensuous living, as the history of the relaxation
of morality in pestilences, and in times when war stalked through the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/finis coronat opus.htm

April the Twenty-Fifth the Hidden Foes
... "Who is made to stumble, and I burn not?" cries the Apostle Paul. If wrong stalked
abroad with heedless feet he burned with holy passion. ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/april the twenty-fifth the hidden.htm

The Great Furnace for a Great Soul
... It was a reign of terror during which rapine and murder stalked unhindered through
the land, and young women fled to the remotest districts where they might ...
/.../cable/the fulfilment of a dream of pastor hsis/chapter xi the great furnace.htm

The Withering Work of the Spirit
... Phariseeism stalked through the streets in all its pomp; men complacently rested
in outward ceremonies only, and spiritual religion was at the lowest ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/the withering work of the.htm

Stalked (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (imp. & pp) of Stalk. 2. (a.) Having a stalk or stem;
borne upon a stem. Multi-Version Concordance Stalked (1 Occurrence). ...
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Stalk (7 Occurrences)

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Stalks (5 Occurrences)

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Birds (125 Occurrences)
... 1. Earliest Traces and Specimens: This must have been an ancient sea bed over which
stalked large birds, leaving deeply imprinted impressions of their feet. ...
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