Translations
Modern
…and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.”
Traditional
And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.
Literal
And David inquired of YHWH, saying, “Shall I pursue after this troop? Will I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and you shall surely deliver.”
Latin
Et consuluit David Dominum, dicens: Persequar latrunculos hos, et comprehendam eos, an non? Dixitque ei Dominus: Persequere: absque dubio enim comprehendes eos, et excuties prædam.
Original
Hebrew
English
…and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.”
Notes
Unlike Saul (1 Samuel 28:6), David successfully asked the Lord for guidance (see 1 Samuel 23:9–12; 2 Samuel 2:1; 5:19, 23).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Glossary
Abiathar Abigail Amalek, Amalekites Caravan David Hormah Samuel, Books of First and Second Shunem
Topics
Abigail: Nabal's Wife: Taken Captive and Rescued by David Amalekites: Defeated by David Armies: March in Ranks: Seeking Counsel from God Before Battle Ephod: A Sacred Vestment Worn by the High Priest used As an Oracle Prayer: Answered: David, Asking About Ziklag Recovery The Ephod for the High Priest: Worn or Held by Him when Consulted The High Priest: Duties of Enquiring of God by Urim and Thummim Urim and Thummim: Consulting God By War: God In