Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They found an Egyptian in a field and brought him to David. They gave him water to drink and food to eat— New Living Translation Along the way they found an Egyptian man in a field and brought him to David. They gave him some bread to eat and water to drink. English Standard Version They found an Egyptian in the open country and brought him to David. And they gave him bread and he ate. They gave him water to drink, Berean Standard Bible Now his men found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David. They gave the man water to drink and food to eat— Berean Literal Bible And they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David, and they gave to him bread, and he ate, and they let him drink water. King James Bible And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him drink water; New King James Version Then they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David; and they gave him bread and he ate, and they let him drink water. New American Standard Bible Now they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David, and gave him bread and he ate, and they provided him water to drink. NASB 1995 Now they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David, and gave him bread and he ate, and they provided him water to drink. NASB 1977 Now they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David, and gave him bread and he ate, and they provided him water to drink. Legacy Standard Bible Then they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David and gave him bread, and he ate, and they provided him water to drink. Amplified Bible They found an Egyptian [who had collapsed] in the field and brought him to David, and gave him bread and he ate, and they gave him water to drink, Berean Annotated Bible Now his men found an Egyptian (double straits) in the field and brought him to David (beloved). They gave the man water to drink and food to eat— Christian Standard Bible David’s men found an Egyptian in the open country and brought him to David. They gave him some bread to eat and water to drink. Holman Christian Standard Bible They found an Egyptian in the open country and brought him to David. They gave him some bread to eat and water to drink. American Standard Version And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they gave him water to drink; Contemporary English Version Some of David's men found an Egyptian out in a field and took him to David. They gave the Egyptian some bread, and he ate it. Then they gave him a drink of water, English Revised Version And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they gave him water to drink: GOD'S WORD® Translation David's men found an Egyptian in the open country and took him to David. They gave him food to eat and water to drink. Good News Translation The men with David found a young Egyptian out in the country and brought him to David. They gave him some food and water, International Standard Version They found an Egyptian man in the field, and they took him to David. They gave him food to eat and provided water for him. NET Bible Then they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David. They gave him bread to eat and water to drink. New Heart English Bible They found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he ate; and they gave him water to drink. Webster's Bible Translation And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he ate; and they made him drink water; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow his men found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David. They gave the man water to drink and food to eat— World English Bible They found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he ate; and they gave him water to drink. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they find a man, an Egyptian, in the field, and take him to David, and give bread to him, and he eats, and they cause him to drink water, Berean Literal Bible And they found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David, and they gave to him bread, and he ate, and they let him drink water. Young's Literal Translation and they find a man, an Egyptian, in the field, and take him unto David, and give to him bread, and he eateth, and they cause him to drink water, Smith's Literal Translation And they will find a man, an Egyptian, in the field, and they will take him to David, and they will give to him bread, and he will eat; and they will give him water to drink; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David: and they gave him bread to eat, and water to drink, Catholic Public Domain Version And they found an Egyptian man in the field, and they led him to David. And they gave him bread, so that he might eat, and water, so that he might drink, New American Bible An Egyptian was found in the open country and brought to David. They gave him food to eat and water to drink; New Revised Standard Version In the open country they found an Egyptian, and brought him to David. They gave him bread and he ate; they gave him water to drink; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they found an Egyptian in a field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they gave him water to drink; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they found an Egyptian man in a field, and they brought him to David, and they gave him bread, and he ate and drank water OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they gave him water to drink; Brenton Septuagint Translation And they find an Egyptian in the field, and they take him, and bring him to David; and they gave him bread and he ate, and they caused him to drink water. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Destroys the Amalekites…10because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit. 11Now his men found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David. They gave the man water to drink and food to eat— 12a piece of a fig cake and two clusters of raisins. So he ate and was revived, for he had not had any food or water for three days and three nights.… Cross References Now his men found an Egyptian in the field Genesis 16:7-10 Now the angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the desert—the spring along the road to Shur. / “Hagar, servant of Sarai,” he said, “where have you come from, and where are you going?” “I am running away from my mistress Sarai,” she replied. / So the angel of the LORD told her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.” … Exodus 2:11-15 One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to his own people and observed their hard labor. He saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his own people. / After looking this way and that and seeing no one, he struck down the Egyptian and hid his body in the sand. / The next day Moses went out and saw two Hebrews fighting. He asked the one in the wrong, “Why are you attacking your companion?” … Deuteronomy 23:7-8 Do not despise an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land. / The third generation of children born to them may enter the assembly of the LORD. and brought him to David. 2 Samuel 4:8-9 They brought the head of Ish-bosheth to David at Hebron and said to the king, “Here is the head of Ish-bosheth son of Saul, your enemy who sought your life. Today the LORD has granted vengeance to my lord the king against Saul and his offspring.” / But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, 2 Samuel 9:6-8 And when Mephibosheth son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, came to David, he fell facedown in reverence. Then David said, “Mephibosheth!” “I am your servant,” he replied. / “Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” / Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog like me?” 1 Samuel 16:21-23 When David came to Saul and entered his service, Saul loved him very much, and David became his armor-bearer. / Then Saul sent word to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for I am pleased with him.” / And whenever the spirit from God came upon Saul, David would pick up his harp and play. Then Saul would find relief and feel better, and the spirit of distress would depart from him. They gave the man water to drink and food to eat— 2 Kings 6:22-23 “Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.” / So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again. Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Genesis 18:4-8 Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.” / So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” … Genesis 37:25-28 And as they sat down to eat a meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were carrying spices, balm, and myrrh on their way down to Egypt. / Then Judah said to his brothers, “What profit will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? / Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed. … Genesis 40:14-15 But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison. / For I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing for which they should have put me in this dungeon.” Exodus 2:15-22 When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well. / Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father’s flock. / And when some shepherds came along and drove them away, Moses rose up to help them and watered their flock. … Judges 8:4-5 Then Gideon and his three hundred men came to the Jordan and crossed it, exhausted yet still in pursuit. / So Gideon said to the men of Succoth, “Please give my troops some bread, for they are exhausted, and I am still pursuing Zebah and Zalmunna, the kings of Midian.” 2 Kings 7:3-8 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate, and they said to one another, “Why just sit here until we die? / If we say, ‘Let us go into the city,’ we will die there from the famine in the city; but if we sit here, we will also die. So come now, let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. If they let us live, we will live; if they kill us, we will die.” / So they arose at twilight and went to the camp of the Arameans. But when they came to the outskirts of the camp, there was not a man to be found. … 2 Kings 25:27-30 On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison. / And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. / So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. … Nehemiah 2:2-8 so the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, though you are not ill? This could only be sadness of the heart.” I was overwhelmed with fear / and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” / “What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven … Treasury of Scripture And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him drink water; gave him Deuteronomy 15:7-11 If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: … Deuteronomy 23:7 Thou shalt not abhor an Edomite; for he is thy brother: thou shalt not abhor an Egyptian; because thou wast a stranger in his land. Proverbs 25:21 If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: Jump to Previous Ate Bread Cause Country David Drink Eat Eateth Egyptian Open Provided WaterJump to Next Ate Bread Cause Country David Drink Eat Eateth Egyptian Open Provided Water1 Samuel 30 1. The Amalekites raid Ziklag4. David asking counsel, is encouraged by God to pursue them 11. By the means of a received Egyptian he is brought to the enemies, 18. and recovers all the spoil 22. David's law to divide the spoil equally 26. He sends presents to his friends Now his men found an Egyptian in the field This phrase highlights the providential encounter between David's men and an Egyptian. The presence of an Egyptian in the field suggests a connection to the Amalekites, who had raided Ziklag. Egyptians were often employed as mercenaries or slaves by various groups, including the Amalekites. This encounter is significant as it sets the stage for David's pursuit of the Amalekites. The field represents a place of divine appointment, where God orchestrates events for His purposes. and brought him to David They gave the man water to drink and food to eat— Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe anointed future king of Israel, who is leading his men in pursuit of the Amalekites who had raided Ziklag. 2. David's Men Loyal followers of David, who are with him during this time of distress and pursuit. 3. Egyptian Servant A young man found in the field, abandoned by his Amalekite master, who becomes a key figure in David's pursuit. 4. Field The location where David's men find the Egyptian, symbolizing a place of divine encounter and provision. 5. Ziklag The town given to David by the Philistine king Achish, which was raided and burned by the Amalekites. Teaching Points Compassion in ActionDavid's men provide for the Egyptian's immediate needs, demonstrating the importance of showing mercy and compassion to those in distress. Divine Providence The encounter with the Egyptian servant is a reminder of God's provision and guidance in unexpected ways. The Role of the Outsider The Egyptian, an outsider and enemy, becomes instrumental in David's mission, highlighting how God can use anyone for His purposes. Restoration and Redemption The act of feeding and caring for the Egyptian reflects the broader biblical theme of restoration and redemption. Obedience and Trust David's willingness to help the Egyptian, despite the risk, shows trust in God's plan and obedience to His call to love others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Samuel 30:11?2. How does 1 Samuel 30:11 demonstrate God's provision through unexpected means? 3. What can we learn about compassion from David's treatment of the Egyptian? 4. How does this verse connect to Jesus' teaching on loving enemies? 5. In what ways can we show kindness to strangers in our daily lives? 6. How does David's action in 1 Samuel 30:11 reflect godly leadership principles? 7. What is the significance of finding the Egyptian in 1 Samuel 30:11? 8. How does 1 Samuel 30:11 reflect God's providence in David's life? 9. Why was the Egyptian abandoned, according to 1 Samuel 30:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Samuel 30? 11. Who were the mighty men of David? 12. Why did God permit concubines in the Bible? 13. Why does King David, described elsewhere as righteous (1 Kings 15:5), resort to deceit and murder in 2 Samuel 11:14-17? 14. How could David and his men realistically fight from dusk until the following evening without rest (1 Samuel 30:17)? What Does 1 Samuel 30:11 Mean Now his men found an Egyptian in the field• David’s troops, weary from pursuing the raiding Amalekites who had burned Ziklag (1 Samuel 30:1–2), literally stumble upon an abandoned foreigner. • The encounter isn’t coincidence; it reflects God’s providence guiding them to the very person who can identify the enemy camp, echoing how the LORD directs steps (Proverbs 16:9) and positions people at critical moments (Genesis 37:15–17; Acts 8:26–30). • The man is an Egyptian—an outsider—yet divine care reaches him, prefiguring God’s concern for aliens and strangers (Leviticus 19:33–34). and brought him to David • Instead of dismissing him, the soldiers escort the stranger to their leader, modeling how authority in God’s kingdom should receive the needy (2 Samuel 9:1–7). • David’s past as a shepherd surfaces; he instinctively tends to the vulnerable (Psalm 78:70–72). • The action parallels New Testament scenes where people bring the needy to Christ for help (Mark 2:3–4; John 6:9–11), underscoring David as a messianic foreshadow. They gave the man water to drink • Before asking questions, they meet his immediate need, living out the principle later articulated by Jesus: “Whoever gives even a cup of cold water… will never lose his reward” (Matthew 10:42). • Water in Scripture symbolizes life and refreshment (Psalm 23:2; John 4:10-14). Physically, it revives a man near death; spiritually, it pictures God’s grace preceding any demand. • Their mercy contrasts with the Amalekites’ cruelty in discarding him when sick (1 Samuel 30:13), highlighting the righteous character of God’s people (Proverbs 12:10). and food to eat— • They follow water with food, completing basic hospitality (Genesis 18:4-5). Practical compassion validates their faith (James 2:15-16). • Feeding an enemy’s servant fulfills Proverbs 25:21 and anticipates Paul’s call to “overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:20-21). • The nourishment restores the Egyptian so he can guide them, illustrating that acts of kindness often open doors to God’s deliverance (2 Kings 5:3-5; Luke 10:33-37). summary 1 Samuel 30:11 records more than a brief roadside rescue; it showcases God’s sovereign guidance, David’s shepherd-heart, and a timeless pattern of mercy before mission. By literally caring for a forsaken stranger, David’s men unknowingly secure the very breakthrough they seek. God still weaves deliverance through simple acts of compassion that reflect His character and clear the path for victory. (11) An Egyptian.--The Amalekites, as above stated, were a nomad race; their wanderings would have taken them to the frontiers of Egypt, hence the probability of their having Egyptian slaves in their tribe. The savage nature of these untamed sons of the desert has been already commented upon when the war of extermination with Amalek was discussed. They seem to have been a ruthless, cruel race, the scourge of the desert, and of the people dwelling near its borders. From the narrative, they had evidently many camels in their force (1Samuel 30:17), so the abandonment of the sick slave, left, without food or water, to die of hunger, was a needless act of barbarity on their part.Verses 11, 12. - An Egyptian, the slave, as we read in ver. 13, of some Amalekite, left in the field, in the open common, to perish. He had become faint and could not travel as fast as they did, and so was left behind with no supplies of food, for he had eaten nothing for three days and three nights. The Amalekites had thus a start of at least this time, or even more, as this slave would probably have carried some food away with him from Ziklag.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now [his men] foundוַֽיִּמְצְא֤וּ (way·yim·ṣə·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present an Egyptian מִצְרִי֙ (miṣ·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt in the field בַּשָּׂדֶ֔ה (baś·śā·ḏeh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land and brought וַיִּקְח֥וּ (way·yiq·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3947: To take him to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to David. דָּוִ֑ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse They gave וַיִּתְּנוּ־ (way·yit·tə·nū-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set [the man] ל֥וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew water מָֽיִם׃ (mā·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen to drink וַיַּשְׁקֻ֖הוּ (way·yaš·qu·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 8248: To quaff, to irrigate, furnish a, potion to and food לֶ֙חֶם֙ (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain to eat— וַיֹּ֔אכַל (way·yō·ḵal) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat Links 1 Samuel 30:11 NIV1 Samuel 30:11 NLT 1 Samuel 30:11 ESV 1 Samuel 30:11 NASB 1 Samuel 30:11 KJV 1 Samuel 30:11 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 30:11 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 30:11 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 30:11 French Bible 1 Samuel 30:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 30:11 They found an Egyptian in the field (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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