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1 Samuel 23

1 Samuel 23:6

David Delivers Keilah · 1 Samuel 23:1–6
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Translations

Modern
(Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod with him when he fled to David at Keilah.)
Traditional
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.
Literal
(And it came to pass, when Abiathar son of Ahimelech had fled to David at Keilah, that an ephod came down in his hand.)
Latin
Porro eo tempore quo fugiebat Abiathar filius Achimelech ad David in Ceilam, ephod secum habens descenderat.

Original

Hebrew
English
(Now Abiathar son of Ahimelech had brought the ephod with him when he fled to David at Keilah.)

Notes

1 Samuel 23:6

the ephod: Saul killed 85 priests who wore ephods (1 Samuel 22:18; see study note on 1 Samuel 2:18). However, the priest who escaped had the high priest's ephod, which held the Urim and Thummim (sacred objects used for decision-making).

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).

Events

People

Abiathar: High priest during the reigns of David and Solomon Ahimelech: High Priest at Nob who helped David, killed by Saul David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Places

Keilah: A town in the Shephelah of Judah, rescued by David

Glossary

Abiathar David Ephod (Garment) John the Baptist Keilah (Place) Samuel, Books of First and Second

Topics

Armies: March in Ranks: Seeking Counsel from God Before Battle David: King of Israel: Saves Keilah Ingratitude: Men of Keilah to David Keilah: One of a Group of Nine Cities in the Southern Part of Palestine Allotted to Judah: David Rescues The Ephod for the High Priest: Worn or Held by Him when Consulted