Translations
Modern
After Saul had returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.”
Traditional
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En–gedi.
Literal
And it came to pass, when Saul had returned from after the Philistines, that it was declared to him, saying, “Behold, David is in the Wilderness of En-gedi.”
Latin
Cumque reversus esset Saul, postquam persecutus est Philisthæos, nuntiaverunt ei, dicentes: Ecce David in deserto est Engaddi.
Original
Hebrew
English
After Saul had returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel
Places
Engedi: Oasis in Judah; refuge for David; Chedorlaomer's victory Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan
Glossary
David John the Baptist Samuel, Books of First and Second Wilderness
Topics
Caves: Engedi David: King of Israel: Refrains from Killing Saul Deserts: Engedi En-Gedi: David Uses As a Stronghold Ingratitude: Saul to David Rocks: Engedi Saul: King of Israel: Pursues David to En-Gedi Self-Control of David