1 Samuel 23:19
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon?”
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“Then the Ziphites came up to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon?”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon?”
King James Version · Public Domain“Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in the strongholds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of the desert?”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And the Ziphites go up unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, `Is not David hiding himself with us in fortresses, in the forest, in the height of Hachilah, which <FI>is<Fi> on the south of the desolate place?”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Samuel 23:19 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 22:7Then Saul said to his servants, “Listen, men of Benjamin! Is the son of Jesse giving all of you fields and vineyards and making you commanders of thousands or hundreds?
- 1 Samuel 26:1Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah and said, “Is not David hiding on the hill of Hachilah, opposite Jeshimon?”
- 1 Samuel 26:3Saul camped beside the road at the hill of Hachilah opposite Jeshimon, but David was living in the wilderness. When he realized that Saul had followed him there,
- Psalms 54:1Save me, O God, by Your name, and vindicate me by Your might!
- Psalms 54:2Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words of my mouth.
- Proverbs 29:12If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials will be wicked.
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