1 Samuel 23:13
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth.”
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“Then David and his men, about six hundred strong, set out and departed from Keilah, moving from place to place. When Saul was told that David had escaped from Keilah, he declined to go forth.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Then David and his men, which were about six hundred, arose and departed out of Keilah, and went whithersoever they could go. And it was told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; and he forbare to go forth.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Then David and his men, who were about six hundred, arose and departed out of Keilah, and went whithersoever they could go. And it was told Saul that David was escaped from Keilah; and he forbare to go forth.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And David riseth--and his men--about six hundred men, and they go out from Keilah, and go up and down where they go up and down; and to Saul it hath been declared that David hath escaped from Keilah, and he ceaseth to go out.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 23:13 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 22:2And all who were distressed or indebted or discontented rallied around him, and he became their leader. About four hundred men were with him.
- 1 Samuel 25:13And David said to his men, “Strap on your swords!” So David and all his men put on their swords, and about four hundred men followed David, while two hundred stayed with the supplies.
- 1 Samuel 30:9So David and his six hundred men went to the Brook of Besor, where some stayed behind
- 2 Samuel 15:20In fact, you arrived only yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I do not know where I am going? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the LORD show you loving devotion and faithfulness.”
- Job 5:12He thwarts the schemes of the crafty, so that their hands find no success.
- Psalms 34:5Those who look to Him are radiant with joy; their faces shall never be ashamed.
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