1 Ps 54Title.Once again,26.1 again: See 23.19.some people from Ziphwent to Gibeahto talk with Saul. "Davidhas a hideout on Mount Hachilahnear Jeshimonout in the desert," they told him.
2 Saultook 3,000 of Israel’s best soldiers and went to look for Davidthere in Ziph Desert. 3 Saulset up camp on Mount Hachilah, which is across the road from Jeshimon. But Davidwas hiding out in the desert.
When Davidheard that Saulwas following him, 4 he sent some spies to find out if it was true. 5 Then he sneaked up to Saul’s camp. He noticed that Sauland his army commander Abnerthe son of Nerwere sleeping in the middle of the camp, with soldiers sleeping all around them. 6 Davidasked Ahimelechthe Hittite and Joab’s brother Abishai,26.6 Abishai: Hebrew "Abishai the son of Zeruiah." Zeruiah was David’s older sister, so Abishai and Joab were David’s nephews (see 1 Chronicles 2.12-17; 2 Samuel 17.25 and the note there)."Which one of you will go with me into Saul’s camp?"
"I will!" Abishaianswered.
7 That same night, Davidand Abishaicrept into the camp. Saulwas sleeping, and his spear was stuck in the ground not far from his head. Abnerand the soldiers were sound asleep all around him.
8 Abishaiwhispered, "This time God has let you get your hands on your enemy! I’ll pin him to the ground with one thrust of his own spear."
9 "Don’t kill him!" Davidwhispered back. "The Lordwill punish anyone who kills his chosen king. 10 As surely as the Lordlives, the Lordwill kill Saul, or Saul will die a natural death or be killed in battle. 11 1 S 24.6,7.But I pray that the Lordwill keep me from harming his chosen king. Let’s grab his spear and his water jar and get out of here!"
12 Davidtook the spear and the water jar, then left the camp. None of Saul’s soldiers knew what had happened or even woke up—the Lordhad made all of them fall sound asleep. 13 Davidand Abishai crossed the valley and went to the top of the next hill, where they were at a safe distance. 14 "Abner!" Davidshouted toward Saul’s army. "Can you hear me?"
Abnershouted back. "Who dares disturb the king?"
15 "Abner, what kind of a man are you?" Davidreplied. "Aren’t you supposed to be the best soldier in Israel? Then why didn’t you protect your king? Anyone who went into your camp could have killed him tonight.26.15 Anyone … tonight: Or "Someone went into your camp to kill him tonight."16 You’re a complete failure! I swear by the living Lordthat you and your men deserve to die for not protecting the Lord's chosen king. Look and see if you can find the king’s spear and the water jar that were near his head."
17 Saulcould tell it was David’s voice, and he called out, "David, my son! Is that you?"
"Yes it is, Your Majesty. 18 Why are you hunting me down? Have I done something wrong, or have I committed a crime? 19 Please listen to what I have to say. If the Lordhas turned you against me, maybe a sacrifice will make him change his mind. But if some people have turned you against me, I hope the Lordwill punish them! They have forced me to leave the land that belongs to the Lordand have told me to worship foreign gods.26.19 gods: In ancient times it was often believed that gods (even the God of Israel) could only be properly worshiped in their own countries, and only a country’s gods should be worshiped in that country.20 Don’t let me die in a land far away from the Lord. I’m no more important than a flea! Why should the king of Israel hunt me down as if I were a bird in the mountains?"
21 "David, you had the chance to kill me today. But you didn’t. I was very wrong about you. It was a terrible mistake for me to try to kill you. I’ve acted like a fool, but I’ll never try to harm you again. You’re like a son to me, so please come back."
22 "Your Majesty, here’s your spear! Let one of your soldiers come and get it. 23 The Lordput you in my power today, but you are his chosen king and I wouldn’t harm you. The Lordrewards people who are faithful and live right. 24 I spared your life today, and I pray that the Lordwill spare my life and keep me safe."
25 "David, my son, I pray that the Lord will bless you and make you successful!"
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Ziph is the city whose people, the Ziphites, told Saul at Gibeah that David was hiding among them. It was one of the cities of Judah in the hill country, alongside Maon, Carmel, and Juttah (1 Samuel 23:19).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abishai was the son of Zeruiah and brother of Joab, and served David in war. He entered Saul’s camp by night with David and asked to strike Saul with the spear, but David did not allow him (1 Samuel 26:9).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
Abishai was the son of Zeruiah and brother of Joab, and served David in war. He entered Saul’s camp by night with David and asked to strike Saul with the spear, but David did not allow him (1 Samuel 26:9).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abishai was the son of Zeruiah and brother of Joab, and served David in war. He entered Saul’s camp by night with David and asked to strike Saul with the spear, but David did not allow him (1 Samuel 26:9).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abishai was the son of Zeruiah and brother of Joab, and served David in war. He entered Saul’s camp by night with David and asked to strike Saul with the spear, but David did not allow him (1 Samuel 26:9).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
Abner, son of Ner and cousin of Saul, commanded the king’s army and, after Saul’s death, made Ish-bosheth king; Abner was killed by Joab in Hebron (2 Samuel 2:8).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).
Saul, son of Kish from the tribe of Benjamin, was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel; he disobeyed the Lord, pursued David, and died on Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 9:2).
David, son of Jesse, was a shepherd in Bethlehem when Samuel anointed him; he defeated Goliath, reigned over Israel in Jerusalem, and wrote many of the psalms (1 Samuel 16:13).