Translations
Modern
Soon Saul learned that David and his men had been discovered. At that time Saul was sitting under the tamarisk tree on the hill at Gibeah, with his spear in hand and all his servants standing around him.
Traditional
When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;)
Literal
And Saul heard that David and the men who were with him had become known. And Saul was staying in Gibeah under the tamarisk tree on the height, and his spear was in his hand, and all his servants were standing around him.
Latin
Et audivit Saul quod apparuisset David, et viri qui erant cum eo. Saul autem cum maneret in Gabaa, et esset in nemore quod est in Rama, hastam manu tenens, cunctique servi ejus circumstarent eum,
Original
Hebrew
English
Soon Saul learned that David and his men had been discovered. At that time Saul was sitting under the tamarisk tree on the hill at Gibeah, with his spear in hand and all his servants standing around him.
Notes
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 Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Places
Gibeah: A city of Benjamin, associated with Saul and atrocities
Glossary
Abiathar David Doeg Gibeah Nob Samuel, Books of First and Second Tamarisk
Topics
Abiathar: Escapes to David from the Vengeance of Saul, Who Slew the Priests in the City of Nob Gibeah: of Saul: The City of Saul Government: Monarchical by Saul Groves: Often Used As Resting Places Malice: Saul Toward David Trees: The Jews: Often Pitched Their Tents Under