1 Samuel 22:1

Translations

Modern

So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there.

Traditional

David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard it, they went down thither to him.

Literal

And David departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. And his brothers heard it, and all the house of his father, and they went down to him there.

Latin

Abiit ergo David inde, et fugit in speluncam Odollam. Quod cum audissent fratres ejus, et omnis domus patris ejus, descenderunt ad eum illuc.

Original

Hebrew

English

So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there.

Notes

1 Samuel 22:1

Adullam was about 25.8 kilometers (16 miles) southwest of Jerusalem, near Philistine land.
If David's brothers and other relatives had stayed in Bethlehem, Saul could have easily targeted them for revenge.

1 Samuel 22:1–23

Saul’s character is clear here. He could not take revenge on David himself. Instead, Saul killed those he believed had helped David.

Theme notes and profiles

David Saul The Righteous Suffer

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

Psalm 57:1–11
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David, when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed.
Psalm 142:1–7
A Maskil of David, when he was in the cave. A prayer. I cry aloud to the LORD; I lift my voice to the LORD for mercy.
1 Chronicles 11:15
Three of the thirty chief men went down to David, to the rock at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.
Psalm 34:1
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.
Hebrews 11:38
The world was not worthy of them. They wandered in deserts and mountains, and hid in caves and holes in the ground.
Joshua 12:15
…the king of Libnah, one; the king of Adullam, one;
1 Samuel 21:10–15
That day David fled from Saul and went to Achish king of Gath.
2 Samuel 23:13–14
At harvest time, three of the thirty chief men went down to David at the cave of Adullam, while a company of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim.
Micah 1:15
I will again bring a conqueror against you, O dweller of Mareshah. The glory of Israel will come to Adullam.
Micah 1:3
For behold, the LORD comes forth from His dwelling place; He will come down and tread on the high places of the earth.
Joshua 15:35
Jarmuth, Adullam, Socoh, Azekah,

Parallels

Psalm 57:1–11 Psalm 142:1–7

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Places

Adullam: A Canaanite city, later fortified by Judah

Glossary

Abiathar Adullam, Adullamite David Doeg Samuel, Books of First and Second Warfare

Topics

Adullam: A Cave Near the Dead Sea: David Takes Refuge In Armies: March in Ranks: Composed of Insurgents Cave of Adullam Caves: Adullam Caves: Often Capacious David: King of Israel: Recruits an Army of Insurgents, Goes to Moab, Returns to Hareth Insurgents: Army of, David's

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