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¹ And they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah, and are robbing the threshing-floors.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Leviticus 26:16 · Deuteronomy 28:33 · Deuteronomy 28:51 · Joshua 15:44 · Judges 6:4 · Judges 6:11 · Nehemiah 3:17 · Nehemiah 3:18 · Micah 6:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then they told 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
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Behold, the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
against Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
and they rob H8154 (שָׁסָה) — to plunder
the threshingfloors H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area

² Therefore David inquired of Jehovah, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And Jehovah said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 27:21 · Joshua 9:14 · Judges 1:1 · 1 Samuel 10:22 · 1 Samuel 14:37 · 1 Samuel 23:4 · 1 Samuel 23:6 · 1 Samuel 23:9 · 1 Samuel 30:8 · 2 Samuel 5:19 · 2 Samuel 5:23 · 1 Chronicles 14:10 · Psalms 32:8 · Proverbs 3:5 · Jeremiah 10:23

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Therefore David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
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
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Shall I go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
and smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
these Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
and save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine

³ And David’s men said unto him, Behold, we are afraid here in Judah: how much more then if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 23:15 · 1 Samuel 23:23 · 1 Samuel 23:26 · Psalms 11:1 · Jeremiah 12:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto him, Behold, we be afraid H3373 (יָרֵא) — fearing; morally, reverent
here in Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
how much more then if we come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
to Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
against the armies H4634 (מַעֲרָכָה) — an arrangement; concretely, a pile; specifically a military array
of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth

⁴ Then David inquired of Jehovah yet again. And Jehovah answered him, and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thy hand.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 8:7 · Judges 6:39 · Judges 7:7 · Judges 7:9 · 1 Samuel 10:22 · 1 Samuel 28:6 · 1 Samuel 30:8 · 2 Samuel 5:19 · 2 Kings 3:18 · 1 Chronicles 14:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
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
yet again H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
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…
him and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
go 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,…
to Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
for I will deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
into thine 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…

⁵ And David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and slew them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 19:8 · 2 Samuel 22:40 · Psalms 18:38 · Psalms 38:20

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

So David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
and his men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
to Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
and fought H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
with the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
and brought away H5090 (נָהַג) — to drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), i.e. lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed (i.e. impel or guide oneself); also (from the panting induced by…
their cattle H4735 (מִקְנֶה) — something bought, i.e. property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition
and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
them with a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
slaughter H4347 (מַכָּה) — a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
saved H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
of Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine

⁶ And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 28:6 · Exodus 28:30 · 1 Samuel 14:3 · 1 Samuel 14:18 · 1 Samuel 14:36 · 1 Samuel 22:20

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it came to pass, when Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
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 Ahimelech H288 (אֲחִימֶלֶךְ) — Achimelek, the name of an Israelite and of a Hittite
fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
to Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
he came 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,…
an ephod H646 (אֵפוֹד) — a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image
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…

⁷ And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into my hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Exodus 14:3 · Exodus 15:9 · Judges 16:2 · 1 Samuel 23:14 · 1 Samuel 24:4 · 1 Samuel 26:8 · Job 20:5 · Psalms 71:10 · Psalms 71:11 · Luke 19:43

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And it was told 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
that David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
was come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
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…
hath delivered H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
him into mine 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…
for he is shut in H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
by entering H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
into a town H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
that hath gates H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
and bars H1280 (בְּרִיחַ) — a bolt

⁸ And Saul summoned all the people to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 23:10

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
called H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
together H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
to war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
to go 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,…
to Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
to besiege H6696 (צוּר) — to cramp, i.e. confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile)
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
and his men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

⁹ And David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 27:21 · 1 Samuel 10:22 · 1 Samuel 14:18 · 1 Samuel 22:20 · 1 Samuel 23:6 · 1 Samuel 30:7 · Jeremiah 11:18 · Jeremiah 33:3 · Acts 9:24 · Acts 14:6 · Acts 23:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
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 Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
secretly practised H2790 (חָרַשׁ) — to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); he…
mischief H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
against him; and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
to Abiathar H54 (אֶבְיָתָר) — Ebjathar, an Israelite
the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
Bring hither H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
the ephod H646 (אֵפוֹד) — a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image

¹⁰ Then said David, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, thy servant hath surely heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 18:24 · 1 Samuel 22:19 · 1 Samuel 23:8 · Esther 3:6 · Proverbs 28:15 · Romans 3:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
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…
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
hath certainly H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
that Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
seeketh H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
to come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
to Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
to destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
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)

¹¹ Will the men of Keilah deliver me up into his hand? will Saul come down, as thy servant hath heard? O Jehovah, the God of Israel, I beseech thee, tell thy servant. And Jehovah said, He will come down.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Psalms 50:15 · Jeremiah 11:18 · Jeremiah 33:3 · Matthew 7:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Will the men H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
of Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
deliver me up H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
into 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…
will Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
come 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,…
as thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
hath heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
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…
of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
I beseech thee, 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…
thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
He will come 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,…

¹² Then said David, Will the men of Keilah deliver up me and my men into the hand of Saul? And Jehovah said, They will deliver thee up.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 23:7 · 1 Samuel 23:20 · Psalms 31:8 · Psalms 62:1 · Psalms 118:8 · Psalms 143:8 · Ecclesiastes 9:14 · Isaiah 29:15 · Jeremiah 11:18 · Hebrews 4:13

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
Will the men H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
of Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
deliver H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
me and my men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
into the 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…
of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
up H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender

¹³ Then David and his men, who were about six hundred, arose and departed out of Keilah, and went whithersoever they could go. And it was told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; and he forbare to go forth.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 22:2 · 1 Samuel 25:13 · 1 Samuel 30:9 · 2 Samuel 15:20 · Job 5:12 · Psalms 34:5

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
and his men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
about six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
hundred 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)
hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
and departed H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
out of Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
and went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
whithersoever H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
they could go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
And it was told 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
that David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
was 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…
from Keilah H7084 (קְעִילָה) — Keilah, a place in Palestine
and he forbare H2308 (חָדַל) — properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle
to go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.

¹⁴ And David abode in the wilderness in the strongholds, and remained in the hill-country in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 15:24 · Joshua 15:55 · 1 Samuel 23:7 · 1 Samuel 27:1 · Psalms 11:1 · Psalms 32:7 · Psalms 37:32 · Psalms 54:3 · Proverbs 1:16 · Proverbs 4:16 · Proverbs 21:30 · Jeremiah 36:26 · Romans 8:31 · 2 Timothy 3:11 · 2 Timothy 4:17

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
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 the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
in strong holds H4679 (מְצַד) — a fastness (as a covert of ambush)
and remained 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 a mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
of Ziph H2128 (זִיף) — Ziph, the name of a place in Palestine; also of an Israelite
And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
sought H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
him every 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…
but 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…
delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
him not into 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…

¹⁵ And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in the wood.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 23:3 · 2 Samuel 4:8 · Daniel 10:18 · Hebrews 11:38

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
that Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
was come out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
to seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
his 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 the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
of Ziph H2128 (זִיף) — Ziph, the name of a place in Palestine; also of an Israelite
in a wood H2793 (חֹרֶשׁ) — a forest (perhaps as furnishing the material for fabric)

¹⁶ And Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 3:28 · 1 Samuel 30:6 · Nehemiah 2:18 · Job 4:3 · Job 16:5 · Proverbs 27:9 · Proverbs 27:17 · Ecclesiastes 4:9 · Isaiah 35:3 · Luke 22:32 · Luke 22:43 · Ephesians 6:10 · 2 Timothy 2:1 · Hebrews 12:12

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
Saul’s H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
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,…
arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
into the wood H2793 (חֹרֶשׁ) — a forest (perhaps as furnishing the material for fabric)
and strengthened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
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…
in 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…

¹⁷ And he said unto him, Fear not; for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 20:31 · 1 Samuel 22:23 · 1 Samuel 24:20 · 1 Samuel 24:21 · 1 Samuel 25:30 · Job 5:11 · Psalms 27:1 · Psalms 46:1 · Psalms 91:1 · Proverbs 14:26 · Proverbs 19:21 · Isaiah 35:3 · Isaiah 35:4 · Isaiah 41:10 · Isaiah 41:14 · Isaiah 54:17 · Luke 12:32 · Acts 5:39 · Acts 28:16 · Romans 15:24 · Hebrews 13:6

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
unto him, Fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
not: for the 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…
of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
my father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
shall not find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
thee; and thou shalt be king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
and I shall be next H4932 (מִשְׁנֶה) — properly, a repetition, i.e. a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or location)
unto thee; and that also Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
knoweth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…

¹⁸ And they two made a covenant before Jehovah: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 18:1 · 1 Samuel 18:3 · 1 Samuel 20:12 · 1 Samuel 20:16 · 1 Samuel 20:42 · 1 Samuel 21:1 · 2 Samuel 9:1 · 2 Samuel 21:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And they two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
made 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…
a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
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…
Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
and David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
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 the wood H2793 (חֹרֶשׁ) — a forest (perhaps as furnishing the material for fabric)
and Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
to his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

¹⁹ Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in the strongholds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of the desert?

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 22:7 · 1 Samuel 26:1 · 1 Samuel 26:3 · Psalms 54:1 · Psalms 54:2 · Proverbs 29:12

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Then came up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
the Ziphites H2130 (זִיפִי) — a Ziphite or inhabitant of Ziph
to Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
to Gibeah H1390 (גִּבְעָה) — Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Doth not David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
hide H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
himself with us in strong holds H4679 (מְצַד) — a fastness (as a covert of ambush)
in the wood H2793 (חֹרֶשׁ) — a forest (perhaps as furnishing the material for fabric)
in the hill H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
of Hachilah H2444 (חֲכִילָה) — Chakilah, a hill in Palestine
on the south H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
of Jeshimon H3452 (יְשִׁימוֹן) — a desolation

²⁰ Now therefore, O king, come down, according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him up into the king’s hand.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Deuteronomy 18:6 · 1 Samuel 23:12 · 2 Samuel 3:21 · 1 Kings 21:11 · 2 Kings 10:5 · Psalms 54:3 · Psalms 112:10 · Proverbs 11:23 · Proverbs 24:15 · Proverbs 29:26

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Now therefore, O king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
come 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,…
according to all the desire H185 (אַוָּה) — longing
of thy soul 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)
to come 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,…
to deliver H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
him into the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
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…

²¹ And Saul said, Blessed be ye of Jehovah; for ye have had compassion on me.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 20:13 · Judges 17:2 · 1 Samuel 15:13 · 1 Samuel 22:8 · Psalms 10:3 · Isaiah 66:5 · Micah 3:11

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)
Blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
ye of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
for ye have compassion H2550 (חָמַל) — to commiserate; by implication, to spare

²² Go, I pray you, make yet more sure, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there; for it is told me that he dealeth very subtly.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 2 Samuel 17:9 · 2 Kings 6:13 · Job 5:13

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
I pray you, prepare H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
yet, and know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
and see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
his place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
where his haunt H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
who hath seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
him there: for it is told H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
he dealeth very H6191 (עָרַם) — properly, to be (or make) bare; but used only in the derivative sense (through the idea perhaps of smoothness) to be cunning (usually in a bad sense)
subtilly H6191 (עָרַם) — properly, to be (or make) bare; but used only in the derivative sense (through the idea perhaps of smoothness) to be cunning (usually in a bad sense)

²³ See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking-places where he hideth himself, and come ye again to me of a certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall come to pass, if he be in the land, that I will search him out among all the thousands of Judah.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Numbers 10:36 · 2 Samuel 17:11 · 1 Kings 18:10 · 2 Kings 6:13 · Proverbs 1:16 · Micah 5:2 · Romans 3:15

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

See H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
therefore, and take knowledge H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
of all the lurking places H4224 (מַחֲבֵא) — a refuge
where he hideth H2244 (חָבָא) — to secrete
himself, and come ye again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
to me with the certainty H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
and I will go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
with you: and it shall come to pass, if he be H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
that I will search H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
him out throughout all the thousands H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

²⁴ And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul: but David and his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the Arabah on the south of the desert.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Joshua 15:55 · 1 Samuel 25:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And they arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
to Ziph H2128 (זִיף) — Ziph, the name of a place in Palestine; also of an Israelite
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…
Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
but David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
and his men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
of Maon H4584 (מָעוֹן) — Maon, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine
in the plain H6160 (עֲרָבָה) — a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea
on the south H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
of Jeshimon H3452 (יְשִׁימוֹן) — a desolation

²⁵ And Saul and his men went to seek him. And they told David: wherefore he came down to the rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard that, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Judges 15:8 · 1 Samuel 23:28

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
also and his men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
to seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
And they told 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
wherefore he came 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,…
into a rock H5553 (סֶלַע) — a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
and 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 the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
of Maon H4584 (מָעוֹן) — Maon, the name of an Israelite and of a place in Palestine
And 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.)
he pursued H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

²⁶ And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 19:12 · 1 Samuel 20:38 · 2 Samuel 15:14 · 2 Samuel 17:21 · 2 Chronicles 20:12 · Psalms 17:9 · Psalms 17:11 · Psalms 22:12 · Psalms 22:16 · Psalms 31:22 · Psalms 118:11 · Psalms 140:1 · 2 Corinthians 1:8 · Revelation 20:9

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
on this side H6654 (צַד) — a side; figuratively, an adversary
of the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
and David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
and his men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
on that side H6654 (צַד) — a side; figuratively, an adversary
made haste H2648 (חָפַז) — properly, to start up suddenly, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, to fear
to get away H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
for fear 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…
of Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
for Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
compassed H5849 (עָטַר) — to encircle (for attack or protection); especially to crown (literally or figuratively)
David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
round about H5849 (עָטַר) — to encircle (for attack or protection); especially to crown (literally or figuratively)
to take H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably

²⁷ But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have made a raid upon the land.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 22:14 · Deuteronomy 32:36 · 2 Kings 19:9 · 1 Chronicles 14:13 · Psalms 116:3 · Revelation 12:16

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

But there came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
a messenger H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
unto Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
Haste H4116 (מָהַר) — properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
thee, and come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
for the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
have invaded H6584 (פָּשַׁט) — to spread out (i.e. deploy in hostile array); by analogy, to strip (i.e. unclothe, plunder, flay, etc.)
the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

²⁸ So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela-hammahlekoth.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): 1 Samuel 23:25 · 1 Samuel 24:1 · 1 Samuel 24:2 · Psalms 124:7

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

Wherefore Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
from pursuing H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
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
and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
against H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
therefore they called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
that place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
Sela–hammahlekoth H5555 (סֶלַע הַמַּחְלְקוֹת) — Sela-ham-Machlekoth, a place in Palestine

²⁹ And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of En-gedi.

Cross references & Strong's

Cross references (TSK): Genesis 14:7 · Joshua 15:62 · 1 Samuel 24:1 · 2 Chronicles 20:2

Strong's numbers (from RLT):

And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
from thence, and 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
in strong holds H4679 (מְצַד) — a fastness (as a covert of ambush)
at En–gedi H5872 (עֵין גֶּדִי) — En-Gedi, a place in Palestine