1 Samuel 23:27

Translations

Modern

Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!”

Traditional

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

Literal

And a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Hurry and come, for the Philistines have pushed against the land.”

Latin

Et nuntius venit ad Saul, dicens: Festina, et veni, quoniam infuderunt se Philisthiim super terram.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!”

Notes

1 Samuel 23:1–29

Because Saul received reports from informants, he was able to continue pursuing David (1 Samuel 23:7,13). David also had informants, which helped him stay ahead of Saul (1 Samuel 23:1, 9, 15, 25). David’s greatest advantage was that he could seek guidance and help from God, which Saul did not have (1 Samuel 23:2, 4, 12).

Theme notes and profiles

David Saul The Philistines

Events

Reign of Saul

Related verses

2 Kings 19:9
Now Sennacherib had been warned about Tirhakah king of Cush: “Look, he has set out to fight against you.” So Sennacherib again sent messengers to Hezekiah, saying,
Psalm 116:3
The ropes of death entangled me; the anguish of Sheol overcame me; I was confronted by trouble and sorrow.
Genesis 22:14
And Abraham called that place The LORD Will Provide. So to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided.”
1 Chronicles 14:13
Once again the Philistines raided the valley.
Deuteronomy 32:36
For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free.
Revelation 12:16
But the earth helped the woman and opened its mouth to swallow up the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth.

Parallels

Psalm 54:1–7

People

Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Places

Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

David John the Baptist Meunim, Meunites Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

David: King of Israel: Saul is Diverted from Pursuit of

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