Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version David and the six hundred men with him came to the Besor Valley, where some stayed behind. New Living Translation So David and his 600 men set out, and they came to the brook Besor. English Standard Version So David set out, and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the brook Besor, where those who were left behind stayed. Berean Standard Bible So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind King James Bible So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed. New King James Version So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and came to the Brook Besor, where those stayed who were left behind. New American Standard Bible So David left, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the brook Besor, where some who were left behind stayed. NASB 1995 So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those left behind remained. NASB 1977 So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those left behind remained. Legacy Standard Bible So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the brook Besor, where those left behind remained. Amplified Bible So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and came to the brook Besor; there those [who could not continue] remained behind. Christian Standard Bible So David and the six hundred men with him went. They came to the Wadi Besor, where some stayed behind. Holman Christian Standard Bible David and the 600 men with him went as far as the Wadi Besor, where 200 men who were to remain behind would stop. American Standard Version So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed. English Revised Version So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed. GOD'S WORD® Translation So David and his 600 men went to the Besor Valley, where some were left behind. Good News Translation So David and his six hundred men started out, and when they arrived at Besor Brook, some of them stayed there. International Standard Version So David and 600 men who were with him set out. They came to the Wadi Besor where those who were left behind stayed. Majority Standard Bible So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind NET Bible So David went, accompanied by his six hundred men. When he came to the Wadi Besor, those who were in the rear stayed there. New Heart English Bible So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and came to the Wadi Besor, where those who were left behind stayed. Webster's Bible Translation So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind remained. World English Bible So David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those who were left behind stayed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David goes on, he and six hundred men who [are] with him, and they come to the Brook of Besor, and those left have stood still, Young's Literal Translation And David goeth on, he and six hundred men who are with him, and they come in unto the brook of Besor, and those left have stood still, Smith's Literal Translation And David will go, and six hundred men which were with him, and they will come to the torrent of Bezor, and those remaining, stood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and they came to the torrent Besor: and some being weary stayed there. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, David went away, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and they arrived as far as the torrent Besor. And certain ones, being weary, stayed there. New American Bible So David went off with his six hundred as far as the Wadi Besor, where those who were to remain behind halted. New Revised Standard Version So David set out, he and the six hundred men who were with him. They came to the Wadi Besor, where those stayed who were left behind. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo David went, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came to the brook of Besor, and David left two hundred men there. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David went on, he and the six hundred men who were with him, and they came unto the valley of Butsar, and David left two hundred men OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed. Brenton Septuagint Translation So David went, he an the six hundred men with him, an they come as far as the brook Bosor, and the superfluous ones stopped. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Destroys the Amalekites…8and 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.” 9So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind 10because two hundred men were too exhausted to cross the brook. But David and four hundred men continued in pursuit.… Cross References 1 Samuel 23:2-5 So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go and attack these Philistines?” And the LORD said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines and save Keilah.” / But David’s men said to him, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah; how much more if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” / Once again, David inquired of the LORD, and the LORD answered him: “Go at once to Keilah, for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.” ... 1 Samuel 27:8-10 Now David and his men went up and raided the Geshurites, the Girzites, and the Amalekites. (From ancient times these people had inhabited the land extending to Shur and Egypt.) / Whenever David attacked a territory, he did not leave a man or woman alive, but he took the flocks and herds, the donkeys, camels, and clothing. Then he would return to Achish, / who would ask him, “What have you raided today?” And David would reply, “The Negev of Judah,” or “The Negev of Jerahmeel,” or “The Negev of the Kenites.” 1 Samuel 25:13 And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men strapped on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies. 1 Samuel 14:6-14 Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” / His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am with you heart and soul.” / “Very well,” said Jonathan, “we will cross over toward these men and show ourselves to them. ... 2 Samuel 5:19-25 So David inquired of the LORD, “Should I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” “Go up,” replied the LORD, “for I will surely deliver the Philistines into your hand.” / So David went to Baal-perazim, where he defeated the Philistines and said, “Like a bursting flood, the LORD has burst out against my enemies before me.” So he called that place Baal-perazim. / There the Philistines abandoned their idols, and David and his men carried them away. ... Judges 20:18-28 The Israelites set out, went up to Bethel, and inquired of God, “Who of us shall go up first to fight against the Benjamites?” “Judah will be first,” the LORD replied. / The next morning the Israelites set out and camped near Gibeah. / And the men of Israel went out to fight against Benjamin and took up their battle positions at Gibeah. ... Joshua 8:1-7 Then the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Take the whole army with you, and go up and attack Ai. See, I have delivered into your hand the king of Ai, his people, his city, and his land. / And you shall do to Ai and its king as you did to Jericho and its king, except that you may carry off their plunder and livestock for yourselves. Set up an ambush behind the city.” / So Joshua and the whole army set out to attack Ai. Joshua chose 30,000 mighty men of valor and sent them out at night ... Numbers 31:3-7 So Moses told the people, “Arm some of your men for war, that they may go against the Midianites and execute the LORD’s vengeance on them. / Send into battle a thousand men from each tribe of Israel.” / So a thousand men were recruited from each tribe of Israel—twelve thousand armed for war. ... Genesis 14:14-16 And when Abram heard that his relative had been captured, he mobilized the 318 trained men born in his household, and they set out in pursuit as far as Dan. / During the night, Abram divided his forces and routed Chedorlaomer’s army, pursuing them as far as Hobah, north of Damascus. / He retrieved all the goods, as well as his relative Lot and his possessions, together with the women and the rest of the people. Exodus 17:9-13 So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on the hilltop with the staff of God in my hand.” / Joshua did as Moses had instructed him and fought against the Amalekites, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. / As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed; but when he lowered them, Amalek prevailed. ... 2 Kings 3:9-20 So the king of Israel, the king of Judah, and the king of Edom set out, and after they had traveled a roundabout route for seven days, they had no water for their army or for their animals. / “Alas,” said the king of Israel, “for the LORD has summoned these three kings to deliver them into the hand of Moab!” / But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no prophet of the LORD here? Let us inquire of the LORD through him.” And one of the servants of the king of Israel answered, “Elisha son of Shaphat is here. He used to pour water on the hands of Elijah.” ... 2 Chronicles 20:15-17 And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God. / Tomorrow you are to march down against them. You will see them coming up the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the valley facing the Wilderness of Jeruel. / You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’” Psalm 18:32-39 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. / He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. ... Isaiah 41:10-13 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ... Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Treasury of Scripture So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed. Jump to Previous Besor Brook David Hundred Ravine Six Stood Stream TorrentJump to Next Besor Brook David Hundred Ravine Six Stood Stream Torrent1 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 So David and his six hundred men David, the anointed future king of Israel, is leading a group of six hundred men. These men are often referred to as David's "mighty men" or his loyal followers, who have been with him through various trials and battles. This group represents a small but formidable force, highlighting David's leadership and the loyalty he commands. The number six hundred is significant, as it indicates a complete and organized military unit. This group of men had been with David during his time of fleeing from King Saul, showing their dedication and trust in his leadership. went to the Brook of Besor where some stayed behind Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe anointed future king of Israel, known for his leadership and reliance on God. At this point, he is leading his men in pursuit of the Amalekites who had raided Ziklag. 2. The Six Hundred Men These are David's loyal followers, warriors who have been with him through various trials and battles. They represent a community of faith and support. 3. The Brook of Besor A geographical location that serves as a point of rest and division for David's men. It symbolizes a place of decision and testing. 4. The Amalekites A nomadic tribe that had attacked Ziklag, taking captives and plundering the city. They are often seen as enemies of Israel throughout the Old Testament. 5. Ziklag A city given to David by the Philistine king Achish, which was attacked and burned by the Amalekites, prompting David's pursuit. Teaching Points Leadership and Decision-MakingDavid's leadership is marked by decisiveness and reliance on God. In our lives, we should seek God's guidance in our decisions, especially in times of crisis. Community and Support The six hundred men represent the importance of community. We are called to support one another in our spiritual journeys, recognizing that some may need to rest while others continue the fight. Rest and Renewal The Brook of Besor symbolizes a place of rest. It is crucial to recognize when we need to pause and renew our strength, trusting that God will provide for us and our community. Perseverance in Trials Despite exhaustion, David and his men continue their pursuit. We are encouraged to persevere in our spiritual battles, knowing that God is with us. Trust in God's Provision The division of the men at the Brook of Besor shows that God can work through both those who continue and those who stay behind. Trust in God's provision and plan for each person.(9) So David went.--Immediately on receiving the answer of the Urim, David started in rapid pursuit. The "six hundred" by no means represented his present force; but these were probably the old band of veteran soldiers, whose speed and endurance he could depend upon--men tried, no doubt, by many a weary night march, by many a rough, wild piece of work. A large contingent even of these veterans could not stand the forced march of their leader on this occasion. In the words "for two hundred abode behind," the narrator anticipated what is told in 1Samuel 30:10. It is a proleptical expression, arising from the vivacious description of David's rapid march with four hundred men (Lange). The Vulg. paraphrases, or rather seeks to amend the text here: "and certain tired ones stayed." The Syriac changes the text into "David left two hundred men;" these men who had fallen out of the rapid march were gathered together, and kept the baggage and everything that could be left behind at the encampment at the brook Besor. It is to be supposed that owing to the hurried departure, but scanty provision for the forced march was made, hence the falling out through weariness in the course of the rapid advance. The brook Besor cannot be identified with certainty; and Raumer (Palestine) supposes it to be the Wady Shariah, which falls into the sea below Askelon. Verses 9, 10. - Having obtained this favourable answer, David starts in pursuit with his old band of 600 men. So rapid was his march that one third of these dropped out of the ranks, so that the newcomers from Manasseh would have been useless, nor had they lost wives or children. The brook (or rather "torrent") Besor practically remains unidentified, as the site of Ziklag is unknown; but possibly it is the Wady-es-Sheriah, which runs into the sea a little to the south of Gaza. As there was water here, those that were left behind stayed. Hebrew, "the stragglers stayed." It seems also to have been wide enough to cause some difficulty in crossing, as it is said that these 200 were too faint, or tired, to go over the torrent Besor. From ver. 24 we find that David also left with them as much as possible of his baggage. Stragglers had no doubt been falling out for some time, but would here be rallied, and obtain rest and refreshment.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Davidדָּוִ֗ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse and his six וְשֵׁשׁ־ (wə·šêš-) Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) hundred מֵא֥וֹת (mê·’ō·wṯ) Number - feminine plural Strong's 3967: A hundred men אִישׁ֙ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person went וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the Brook נַ֣חַל (na·ḥal) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft of Besor, הַבְּשׂ֑וֹר (hab·bə·śō·wr) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1308: Besor -- a stream in Palestine where some stayed behind וְהַנּֽוֹתָרִ֖ים (wə·han·nō·w·ṯā·rîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve Links 1 Samuel 30:9 NIV1 Samuel 30:9 NLT 1 Samuel 30:9 ESV 1 Samuel 30:9 NASB 1 Samuel 30:9 KJV 1 Samuel 30:9 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 30:9 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 30:9 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 30:9 French Bible 1 Samuel 30:9 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 30:9 So David went he and the six (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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