1 Samuel 29:1

The Philistines Reject David · 1 Samuel 29:1–11
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Translations

Modern
Now the Philistines brought all their forces together at Aphek, while Israel camped by the spring in Jezreel.
Traditional
Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which is in Jezreel.
Literal
And the Philistines gathered together all their camps to Aphek, and Israel encamped by the fountain that is in Jezreel.
Latin
Congregata sunt ergo Philisthiim universa agmina in Aphec: sed et Israël castrametatus est super fontem qui erat in Jezrahel.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now the Philistines brought all their forces together at Aphek, while Israel camped by the spring in Jezreel.

Notes

  • Aphek was the site of an earlier confrontation between Israel and the Philistines (1 Samuel 4:1).

  • Jezreel was about 64.4 kilometers (40 miles) northeast of Aphek.

God's help saved David from having to fight his own people.

Theme notes and profiles

David Saul The Philistines

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Places

Aphek: A city in the Shephelah, site of Philistine battles Jezreel: A town in Judah, home of David's wife Ahinoam Philistia: An ancient people and region in Canaan

Glossary

Aphek David Harod Jezreel (Place) Philistia, Philistines Samuel, Books of First and Second Saul Shunem Valley of Jezreel

Topics

Achish: David Escapes To Aphek: A City of the Tribe of Issachar: Saul Killed At Armies: Often Consisted of the Whole Effective Strength of Nations David: King of Israel is Refused Permission to Accompany the Philistines to Battle Against the Israelites Fountains and Springs of Jezreel Integrity: David, in his Conduct While in Refuge with the Philistines Jezreel: A City in the South of the Territory of the Tribe of Judah Jezreel: A Valley: Place of the Defeat of the Israelites Under Saul and Jonathan Philistines: Kings of Achish Prudence: Achish, in Dismissing David Saul: King of Israel: His Kingdom Invaded by Philistines Tents were Pitched in the Neighbourhood of Wells Tents were Used by The People of Israel in all Their Wars The Philistines: Gathered all Their Armies to Aphek Against Israel