Translations
Modern
Then the prophet Gad said to David, “Do not stay in the stronghold. Depart and go into the land of Judah.” So David left and went to the forest of Hereth.
Traditional
And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.
Literal
And Gad the prophet said to David, “Do not stay in the stronghold. Depart and go into the land of Judah.” And David departed and entered the forest of Hereth.
Latin
Dixitque Gad propheta ad David: Noli manere in præsidio: proficiscere, et vade in terram Juda. Et profectus est David, et venit in saltum Haret.
Original
Hebrew
English
Then the prophet Gad said to David, “Do not stay in the stronghold. Depart and go into the land of Judah.” So David left and went to the forest of Hereth.
Notes
The prophet Gad was David’s special adviser (2 Samuel 24:11). God had stopped communicating with Saul and was now guiding David.
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
Events
Parallels
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Gad: Prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Places
Hereth: Forest where David hid from Saul
Glossary
Abiathar David Doeg Gad (Person) Hareth Hereth Jaar Ruth, Book of Samuel, Books of First and Second
Topics
Forests were Places of Refuge Forests: Hareth Gad: A Prophet to David: Bids David Leave Adullam Hareth: A Forest in Which David Found Refuge from Saul