1 Samuel 27:4

Modern

And when Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.

Traditional

And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.

Literal

And it was declared to Saul that David had fled to Gath. And he sought him no more.

Latin

Et nuntiatum est Sauli quod fugisset David in Geth, et non addidit ultra quærere eum.

Hebrew

English

And when Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.

David fled to the Philistines to get away from Saul for good. Rather than killing Saul, David chose the dangerous life of a fugitive.

Theme notes and profiles

1 Samuel 26:21
Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!”

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Saul: First king of Israel, anointed by Samuel

Gath: Philistine city; home of Goliath; refuge for David