Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version he sent out scouts and learned that Saul had definitely arrived. New Living Translation he sent out spies to verify the report of Saul’s arrival. English Standard Version David sent out spies and learned that Saul had indeed come. Berean Standard Bible David sent out spies to verify that Saul had arrived. King James Bible David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed. New King James Version David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul had indeed come. New American Standard Bible David sent out spies, and he learned that Saul was definitely coming. NASB 1995 David sent out spies, and he knew that Saul was definitely coming. NASB 1977 David sent out spies, and he knew that Saul was definitely coming. Legacy Standard Bible So David sent out spies and knew that Saul was certainly coming. Amplified Bible David sent out spies, and he learned that Saul was definitely coming. Christian Standard Bible So David sent out spies and knew for certain that Saul had come. Holman Christian Standard Bible So David sent out spies and knew for certain that Saul had come. American Standard Version David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come of a certainty. Contemporary English Version he sent some spies to find out if it was true. English Revised Version David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come of a certainty. GOD'S WORD® Translation David sent spies to confirm that Saul had arrived. Good News Translation he sent spies and found out that Saul was indeed there. International Standard Version David sent out spies and found out for certain that Saul had arrived. Majority Standard Bible David sent out spies to verify that Saul had arrived. NET Bible David sent scouts and verified that Saul had indeed arrived. New Heart English Bible David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul had certainly come. Webster's Bible Translation David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul had come in very deed. World English Bible David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul had certainly come. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand David sends spies, and knows that Saul has come to Nachon, Young's Literal Translation and David sendeth spies, and knoweth that Saul hath come unto Nachon, Smith's Literal Translation And David will send spies, and he knew that Saul came for a certainty. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe sent spies, and learned that he was most certainly come thither. Catholic Public Domain Version he sent explorers, and he learned that he certainly had arrived in that place. New American Bible and sent out scouts, who confirmed Saul’s arrival. New Revised Standard Version David sent out spies, and learned that Saul had indeed arrived. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleDavid therefore sent out spies, and learned that Saul had come after him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David sent spies and knew that Shaul came after him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come of a certainty. Brenton Septuagint Translation And David sent spies, and ascertained that Saul was come prepared out of Keila. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Again Spares Saul…3Saul camped beside the road at the hill of Hachilah opposite Jeshimon, but David was living in the wilderness. When he realized that Saul had followed him there, 4David sent out spies to verify that Saul had arrived. 5Then David set out and went to the place where Saul had camped. He saw the place where Saul and Abner son of Ner, the general of his army, had lain down. Saul was lying inside the inner circle of the camp, with the troops camped around him.… Cross References 1 Samuel 23:23 Observe and find out all the places where he hides. Then come back to me with certainty, and I will go with you. If he is in the land, I will search him out among all the clans of Judah.” 1 Samuel 24:2 So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and went to look for David and his men in the region of the Rocks of the Wild Goats. 1 Samuel 23:19-20 Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon? / Now, O king, come down whenever your soul desires, and we will be responsible for delivering him into your hand.” 2 Samuel 15:10 Then Absalom sent spies throughout the tribes of Israel with this message: “When you hear the sound of the horn, you are to say, ‘Absalom reigns in Hebron!’” 2 Kings 6:13 So the king said, “Go and see where he is, that I may send men to capture him.” On receiving the report, “Elisha is in Dothan,” Psalm 37:32 Though the wicked lie in wait for the righteous, and seek to slay them, Psalm 10:8-9 He lies in wait near the villages; in ambush he slays the innocent; his eyes watch in stealth for the helpless. / He lies in wait like a lion in a thicket; he lurks to seize the oppressed; he catches the lowly in his net. Proverbs 1:11-12 If they say, “Come along, let us lie in wait for blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause, / let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole like those descending into the Pit. Matthew 2:8 And sending them to Bethlehem, he said: “Go and search carefully for the Child, and when you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.” Matthew 26:4 and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him. Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him. Luke 20:20 So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor. John 11:57 But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him. Acts 23:21 Do not let them persuade you, because more than forty men are waiting to ambush him. They have bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they have killed him; they are ready now, awaiting your consent.” Acts 9:24 but Saul learned of their plot. Day and night they watched the city gates in order to kill him. Treasury of Scripture David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed. Joshua 2:1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot's house, named Rahab, and lodged there. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Jump to Previous Arrived Certainty David Deed Definitely Learned Nachon Saul Scouts Spies Understood Watchers WordJump to Next Arrived Certainty David Deed Definitely Learned Nachon Saul Scouts Spies Understood Watchers Word1 Samuel 26 1. Saul, by the discovery of the Ziphites, comes to Hachilah against David4. David coming into the trench keeps Abishai from killing Saul, 11. but takes his spear and jug 13. David reproves Abner 17. and exhorts Saul 21. Saul acknowledges his sin David sent out spies In the ancient Near East, espionage was a common military tactic. David, a skilled military leader, utilized spies to gather intelligence, demonstrating his strategic acumen. This action reflects David's cautious approach, ensuring he had accurate information before making decisions. The use of spies is also seen in other biblical narratives, such as the story of the Israelite spies sent into Canaan (Numbers 13). This highlights the importance of wisdom and discernment in leadership. to verify that Saul had arrived. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe anointed future king of Israel, known for his faithfulness to God and his complex relationship with King Saul. At this point, David is in hiding from Saul, who seeks to kill him. 2. Saul The first king of Israel, who has fallen out of favor with God due to his disobedience. Saul is pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. 3. Spies Individuals sent by David to gather intelligence on Saul's movements. This action demonstrates David's strategic thinking and caution. 4. Wilderness of Ziph The region where David is hiding. It is a rugged area that provides natural cover and strategic advantage for David and his men. 5. Event David's decision to send out spies to confirm Saul's presence highlights his careful approach to dealing with his adversary, balancing faith in God with practical measures. Teaching Points Strategic FaithfulnessDavid's use of spies shows that faith in God does not preclude the use of wisdom and strategy. Believers are encouraged to act wisely while trusting in God's sovereignty. Respect for Authority Despite Saul's pursuit, David respects Saul's position as the Lord's anointed. This teaches the importance of respecting authority, even when it is flawed. God's Timing David's patience in waiting for God's timing to ascend to the throne is a lesson in trusting God's plan and timing in our own lives. Courage and Caution David's actions demonstrate a balance of courage and caution. Believers are called to be bold in their faith while being prudent in their actions. Seeking God's Guidance David's reliance on intelligence gathering reflects the importance of seeking God's guidance and wisdom in decision-making processes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Davidדָּוִ֖ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse sent out וַיִּשְׁלַ֥ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out spies מְרַגְּלִ֑ים (mə·rag·gə·lîm) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7270: To walk along, to reconnoiter, to be a, tale-bearer, to lead about to verify וַיֵּ֕דַע (way·yê·ḏa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction Saul שָׁא֖וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites had arrived. בָ֥א (ḇā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go Links 1 Samuel 26:4 NIV1 Samuel 26:4 NLT 1 Samuel 26:4 ESV 1 Samuel 26:4 NASB 1 Samuel 26:4 KJV 1 Samuel 26:4 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 26:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 26:4 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 26:4 French Bible 1 Samuel 26:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 26:4 David therefore sent out spies and understood (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
    |