1 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave of Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard it, they went down thither to him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- therefore departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- thence, and escaped H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- to the cave H4631 (מְעָרָה) — a cavern (as dark)
- Adullam H5725 (עֲדֻלָּם) — Adullam, a place in Palestine
- and when his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and all his father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- they went down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- in distress H4689 (מָצוֹק) — a narrow place, i.e. (abstractly and figuratively) confinement or disability
- in debt H5378 (נָשָׁא) — to lend on interest; by implication, to dun for debt
- discontented H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- discontented H4751 (מַר) — bitter (literally or figuratively); also (as noun) bitterness, or (adverbially) bitterly
- gathered H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- themselves unto him; and he became a captain H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- over them: and there were with him about four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
3 And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- thence to Mizpeh H4708 (מִצְפֶּה) — Mitspeh, the name of five places in Palestine
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Let my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and my mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- I pray thee, come forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- with you, till I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- what God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- will do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
4 And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the stronghold.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he brought H5148 (נָחָה) — to guide; by implication, to transport (into exile, or as colonists)
- them before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Moab H4124 (מוֹאָב) — Moab, an incestuous son of Lot; also his territory and descendants
- and they dwelt H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- with him all the while H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- was in the hold H4686 (מָצוּד) — a net, or (abstractly) capture; also a fastness
5 And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the stronghold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hereth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- Gad H1410 (גָּד) — Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Abide H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- not in the hold H4686 (מָצוּד) — a net, or (abstractly) capture; also a fastness
- depart H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and get H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thee into the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the forest H3293 (יַעַר) — a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)
- of Hareth H2802 (חֶרֶת) — Chereth, a thicket in Palestine
6 And Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him: now Saul was sitting in Gibeah, under the tamarisk-tree in Ramah, with his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- that David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- was discovered H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- and the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- with him, (now Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Gibeah H1390 (גִּבְעָה) — Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine
- under a tree H815 (אֵשֶׁל) — a tamarisk tree; by extension, a grove of any kind
- in Ramah H7414 (רָמָה) — Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine
- having his spear H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
- in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and all his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- standing H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
7 And Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, will he make you all captains of thousands and captains of hundreds,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- that stood H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- about him, Hear now H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- ye Benjamites H1145 (בֶּן־יְמִינִי) — a Benjaminite, or descendent of Benjamin
- will the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- every one of you fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- and vineyards H3754 (כֶּרֶם) — a garden or vineyard
- make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- you all captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of thousands H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- and captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
8 that all of you have conspired against me, and there is none that discloseth to me when my son maketh a league with the son of Jesse, and there is none of you that is sorry for me, or discloseth unto me that my son hath stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That all of you have conspired H7194 (קָשַׁר) — to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)
- none that sheweth H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- none that sheweth H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- me that my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- hath made a league H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- with the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- none of you that is sorry H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
- for me, or sheweth H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- for me, or sheweth H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- unto me that my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- hath stirred up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- against me, to lie in wait H693 (אָרַב) — to lurk
- as at this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
9 Then answered Doeg the Edomite, who stood by the servants of Saul, and said, I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the son of Ahitub.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- Doeg H1673 (דֹּאֵג) — Doeg, an Edomite
- the Edomite H130 (אֱדֹמִי) — an Edomite, or descendants from (or inhabitants of) Edom
- which was set H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- over the servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- coming H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Nob H5011 (נֹב) — Nob, a place in Palestine
- to Ahimelech H288 (אֲחִימֶלֶךְ) — Achimelek, the name of an Israelite and of a Hittite
- of Ahitub H285 (אֲחִיטוּב) — Achitub, the name of several priests
10 And he inquired of Jehovah for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he enquired H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for him, and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him victuals H6720 (צֵידָה) — food
- and gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- of Goliath H1555 (גׇּלְיַת) — Goljath, a Philistine
- the Philistine H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
11 Then the king sent to call Ahimelech the priest, the son of Ahitub, and all his father’s house, the priests that were in Nob: and they came all of them to the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- to call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- Ahimelech H288 (אֲחִימֶלֶךְ) — Achimelek, the name of an Israelite and of a Hittite
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahitub H285 (אֲחִיטוּב) — Achitub, the name of several priests
- and all his father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- in Nob H5011 (נֹב) — Nob, a place in Palestine
- and they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- all of them to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
12 And Saul said, Hear now, thou son of Ahitub. And he answered, Here I am, my lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- now, thou son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahitub H285 (אֲחִיטוּב) — Achitub, the name of several priests
- And he answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
13 And Saul said unto him, Why have ye conspired against me, thou and the son of Jesse, in that thou hast given him bread, and a sword, and hast inquired of God for him, that he should rise against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Why have ye conspired H7194 (קָשַׁר) — to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)
- against me, thou and the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Jesse H3448 (יִשַׁי) — Jishai, David's father
- in that thou hast given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- and a sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- and hast enquired H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- for him, that he should rise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- against me, to lie in wait H693 (אָרַב) — to lurk
- as at this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
14 Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who among all thy servants is so faithful as David, who is the king’s son-in-law, and is taken into thy council, and is honorable in thy house?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Ahimelech H288 (אֲחִימֶלֶךְ) — Achimelek, the name of an Israelite and of a Hittite
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- faithful H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- among all thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- as David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- which is the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- son in law H2860 (חָתָן) — a relative by marriage (especially through the bride); figuratively, a circumcised child (as a species of religious espousal)
- and goeth H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- at thy bidding H4928 (מִשְׁמַעַת) — audience, i.e. the royal court; also obedience, i.e. (concretely) a subject
- and is honourable H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- in thine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
15 Have I to-day begun to inquire of God for him? be it far from me: let not the king impute anything unto his servant, nor to all the house of my father; for thy servant knoweth nothing of all this, less or more.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Did I then H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- begin H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
- to enquire H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- for him? be it far from me H2486 (חָלִילָה) — literal for a profaned thing; used (interj.) far be it!
- let not the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- impute H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- unto his servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- to all the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- for thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- nothing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of all this, less H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- or more H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
16 And the king said, Thou shalt surely die, Ahimelech, thou, and all thy father’s house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thou shalt surely H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- Ahimelech H288 (אֲחִימֶלֶךְ) — Achimelek, the name of an Israelite and of a Hittite
- thou, and all thy father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
17 And the king said unto the guard that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of Jehovah; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew that he fled, and did not disclose it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the footmen H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- that stood H5324 (נָצַב) — to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively)
- about him, Turn H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- and slay H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- because their hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- with David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and because they knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- when he fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
- and did not shew H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- and did not shew H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- it to me. But the servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
- not put forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- their hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- to fall H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
- upon the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
18 And the king said to Doeg, Turn thou, and fall upon the priests. And Doeg the Edomite turned, and he fell upon the priests, and he slew on that day fourscore and five persons that did wear a linen ephod.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Doeg H1673 (דֹּאֵג) — Doeg, an Edomite
- Turn H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- thou, and fall H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
- upon the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- And Doeg H1673 (דֹּאֵג) — Doeg, an Edomite
- the Edomite H130 (אֱדֹמִי) — an Edomite, or descendants from (or inhabitants of) Edom
- turned H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- and he fell H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
- and slew H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- on that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- fourscore H8084 (שְׁמֹנִים) — eighty, also eightieth
- and five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- persons H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- that did wear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- a linen H906 (בַּד) — flaxen thread or yarn; hence, a linen garment
- ephod H646 (אֵפוֹד) — a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
19 And Nob, the city of the priests, smote he with the edge of the sword, both men and women, children and sucklings, and oxen and asses and sheep, with the edge of the sword.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Nob H5011 (נֹב) — Nob, a place in Palestine
- the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- he with the edge H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- both men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- and women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- children H5768 (עוֹלֵל) — a suckling
- and sucklings H3243 (יָנַק) — to suck; causatively, to give milk
- and oxen H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
- and donkeys H2543 (חֲמוֹר) — a male ass (from its dun red)
- and sheep H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat
- with the edge H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
20 And one of the sons of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahimelech H288 (אֲחִימֶלֶךְ) — Achimelek, the name of an Israelite and of a Hittite
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ahitub H285 (אֲחִיטוּב) — Achitub, the name of several priests
- named H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
- escaped H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- and fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
21 And Abiathar told David that Saul had slain Jehovah’s priests.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
- shewed H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- that Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- had slain H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
22 And David said unto Abiathar, I knew on that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have occasioned the death of all the persons of thy father’s house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
- I knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- when Doeg H1673 (דֹּאֵג) — Doeg, an Edomite
- the Edomite H130 (אֱדֹמִי) — an Edomite, or descendants from (or inhabitants of) Edom
- there, that he would surely H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- I have occasioned H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- of all the persons H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- of thy father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
23 Abide thou with me, fear not; for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: for with me thou shalt be in safeguard.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Abide H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- thou with me, fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not: for he that seeketh H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- my life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- seeketh H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- thy life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- in safeguard H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…