Besor is a brook mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of King David's exploits. It is a geographical location that holds historical and spiritual significance within the biblical narrative.

Biblical Reference:
The primary reference to Besor is found in 1 Samuel 30. After David and his men returned to Ziklag and discovered it had been raided by the Amalekites, they pursued the raiders to recover their families and possessions. During this pursuit, David and his men reached the brook Besor. The scripture states:

"Then David and the six hundred men with him came to the brook Besor, where some stayed behind. David and four hundred men continued the pursuit, while two hundred men stayed behind because they were too exhausted to cross the brook Besor." (1 Samuel 30:9-10)

Historical Context:
The brook Besor is situated in the southern part of ancient Judah, near the Negev desert. It served as a natural boundary and a resting place for David's men. The exhaustion of the two hundred men who remained behind highlights the physical demands of the pursuit and the harshness of the terrain.

Spiritual Significance:
The account of the brook Besor illustrates themes of leadership, mercy, and divine provision. David's decision to allow the exhausted men to stay behind demonstrates his understanding and compassion as a leader. Later, when David successfully recovers all that was taken by the Amalekites, he insists on sharing the spoils equally with those who stayed behind, saying:

"The share of the one who goes into battle shall be the same as the share of the one who remains with the supplies. They will share alike." (1 Samuel 30:24)

This decision underscores the biblical principle of fairness and unity within the community of God's people.

Theological Insights:
The narrative surrounding the brook Besor can be seen as a reflection of God's grace and provision. Despite the exhaustion and challenges faced by David and his men, God granted them victory and restoration. The brook serves as a reminder that in times of weariness, God provides rest and renewal.

Modern Relevance:
For contemporary believers, the account of Besor encourages perseverance and trust in God's provision, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. It also emphasizes the importance of community and the equitable sharing of resources and blessings among God's people.

In summary, the brook Besor is more than just a geographical location; it is a symbol of God's faithfulness and the strength found in unity and compassion within the body of believers.Besor

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Besor

A brook flowing into the Mediterranean five miles south of Gaza. A part of David's troops in pursuit of Amalekites halted there, 1 Samuel 30:9-21. The stream dries up in spring.

Cold, a ravine or brook in the extreme south-west of Judah, where 200 of David's men stayed behind because they were faint, while the other 400 pursued the Amalekites (1 Samuel 30:9, 10, 21). Probably the Wadyes Sheriah, south of Gaza. BESOR, THE BROOK

be'-sor, (nachal besor; Codex Alexandrinus, Bechor, Codex Vaticanus, Beana; 1 Samuel 30:9, 20, 21; Josephus, Ant, VI, xiv, 6): A torrent-bed (nachal) mentioned in the account of David's pursuit of the Amalekites. Thought to be Wady Ghazza, which enters the sea Southwest of Gaza.

1308. Besor -- a stream in Palestine
... 1307b, 1308. Besor. 1309 . a stream in Palestine. Transliteration: Besor Phonetic
Spelling: (bes-ore') Short Definition: Besor. ... NASB Word Usage Besor (3). ...
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The Statute of David for the Sharing of the Spoil
... "And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not
follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they ...
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At the Front or the Base
... them. When they reached the brook Besor, two hundred of them were too weary
and footsore to ford it, and so had to be left behind. ...
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Making the Best of Trouble
... So David with his six hundred followers went on to the Brook Besor, where
those who were too tired to cross the brook stayed behind. ...
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Now Saul Upon God's not Answering Him Concerning the Fight with ...
... bade him to pursue after them, he marched apace, with his four hundred men, after
the enemy; and when he was come to a certain brook called Besor, and had ...
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The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6. <. ...
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Besor (3 Occurrences)
... Probably the Wadyes Sheriah, south of Gaza. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BESOR,
THE BROOK. ... Multi-Version Concordance Besor (3 Occurrences). ...
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Torrent (49 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 30:9 So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and
they came to the torrent Besor; and those that were left stayed behind. (DBY). ...
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Ravine (26 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 1 Samuel 30:9 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. ...
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Exhausted (26 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 30:10 And David pursued, he and four hundred men; for two hundred stayed
behind, who were too exhausted to go over the torrent Besor. ...
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Brook (75 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To deserve; to earn. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BESOR, THE
BROOK. be'-sor, (nachal besor; Codex Alexandrinus, Bechor ...
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Stream (96 Occurrences)
... Philistine. (BBE NIV). 1 Samuel 30:9 So David went, and his six hundred men
went with him, and they came to the stream Besor. (BBE). ...
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Faint (76 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 30:10 But David pursued, he and four hundred men; for two hundred stayed
behind, who were so faint that they couldn't go over the brook Besor. ...
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Ziklag (13 Occurrences)
... certainty; Conder proposed Zucheilika, a ruin 11 miles South-Southeast of Gaza,
and 4 miles North of Wady es-Sheri'a, which may be the "Brook Besor" (1 Samuel ...
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Besought (57 Occurrences)

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Greeted (17 Occurrences)
... 30:21 David came to the two hundred men, who were so faint that they could not follow
David, whom also they had made to stay at the brook Besor; and they went ...
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