1 Samuel 26:3
And Saul camped on the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon, by the road. But David remained in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul had come after him into the wilderness.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
Saul camped on the hill of Hachilah, which faces the wilderness along the road, while David stayed in the wilderness. When he saw that Saul had come into the wilderness after him,
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon, by the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And Saul{H7586} encamped{H2583} in the hill{H1389} of Hachilah,{H2444} which is before{H6440} the desert,{H3452} by the way.{H1870} But David{H1732} abode{H3427} in the wilderness,{H4057} and he saw{H7200} that Saul{H7586} came{H935} after{H310} him into the wilderness.{H4057}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And Saul{H7586} pitched{H2583}{(H8799)} in the hill{H1389} of Hachilah{H2444}, which is before{H6440} Jeshimon{H3452}, by the way{H1870}. But David{H1732} abode{H3427}{(H8802)} in the wilderness{H4057}, and he saw{H7200}{(H8799)} that Saul{H7586} came{H935}{(H8804)} after{H310} him into the wilderness{H4057}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
and pitched vpon the hill of Hachila, which lyeth by the waye before the wildernes. But Dauid remayned in the wyldernes, and whan he sawe that Saul came after him in to the wildernes,
Geneva Bible (1560)
And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which is before Ieshimon by the way side. Now Dauid abode in the wildernesse, and he sawe that Saul came after him into the wildernesse.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And Saul pitched in the hil of Hachilia, which is before Iesimon by the way side: But Dauid dwelt in the wildernesse, and he sawe that Saul came after him into the wildernesse:
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which [is] before Jeshimon, by the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.
Webster's Bible (1833)
Saul encamped in the hill of Hachilah, which is before the desert, by the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And Saul encampeth in the height of Hachilah, which `is' on the front of the desert, by the way, and David is abiding in the wilderness, and he seeth that Saul hath come after him in to the wilderness;
American Standard Version (1901)
And Saul encamped in the hill of Hachilah, which is before the desert, by the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.
American Standard Version (1901)
And Saul encamped in the hill of Hachilah, which is before the desert, by the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And Saul put up his tents on the hill of Hachilah, which is in front of the waste land on the road. But David was in the waste land, and he saw that Saul was coming after him.
World English Bible (2000)
Saul encamped in the hill of Hachilah, which is before the desert, by the way. But David stayed in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
Saul camped by the road on the hill of Hakilah near Jeshimon, but David was staying in the wilderness. When he realized that Saul had come to the wilderness to find him,
Referenced Verses
- 1 Sam 23:19 : 19 Then the Ziphites went up to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Does not David hide himself with us in strongholds in the forest, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon?
- 1 Sam 26:1 : 1 And the Ziphites came to Saul in Gibeah, saying, Does David not hide himself on the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon?
Similar Verses (AI)
These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.
- 1 Sam 26:1-22 verses88%
1 And the Ziphites came to Saul in Gibeah, saying, Does David not hide himself on the hill of Hachilah, which is before Jeshimon?
2 Then Saul arose and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, taking three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.
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19 Then the Ziphites went up to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Does not David hide himself with us in strongholds in the forest, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon?
- 1 Sam 23:13-153 verses85%
13 Then David and his men, who were about six hundred, arose and departed out of Keilah, and went wherever they could go. And it was told Saul that David had escaped from Keilah; and he refrained from going forth.
14 And David abode in the wilderness in strongholds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.
15 And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life; and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a forest.
- 1 Sam 26:4-74 verses83%
4 David therefore sent out spies, and knew that Saul had indeed come.
5 And David arose and came to the place where Saul had camped. And David saw where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his army. Saul lay within the camp, and the people were camped around him.
6 Then David answered and said to Ahimelech the Hittite and Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, "Who will go down with me to the camp of Saul?" And Abishai said, "I will go down with you."
7 So David and Abishai came to the people by night, and there lay Saul sleeping within the camp, with his spear stuck in the ground at his head; but Abner and the people lay around him.
- 1 Sam 23:23-264 verses82%
23 See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hides himself, and come again to me with certainty, and I will go with you; and it shall come to pass, if he is in the land, that I will search him out among all the thousands of Judah.
24 And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul; but David and his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the plain on the south of Jeshimon.
25 Saul also and his men went to seek him. And they told David; therefore, he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard that, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon.
26 And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain; and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men surrounded David and his men, intending to capture them.
- 1 Sam 24:1-33 verses80%
1 And it came to pass, when Saul returned from following the Philistines, that it was told to him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.
3 And he came to the sheepfolds by the way, where there was a cave; and Saul went in to relieve himself. And David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.
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13 Then David went over to the other side and stood on the top of a hill a great distance away, a large space being between them.
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6 When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him, (now Saul stayed in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;)
- 1 Sam 19:18-192 verses76%
18 So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel at Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and lived in Naioth.
19 And it was told to Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.
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2 And Saul and the men of Israel gathered and camped by the Valley of Elah, setting the battle in array against the Philistines.
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1 And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul. There is nothing better for me than that I should quickly escape into the land of the Philistines; then Saul will despair of me, to seek me any longer in any territory of Israel. Thus I will escape out of his hand.
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4 The Philistines assembled and camped in Shunem, and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they camped in Gilboa.
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2 Saul was staying in the outermost part of Gibeah under a pomegranate tree in Migron, and the people with him were about six hundred men;
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10 And David arose and fled that day for fear of Saul, and went to Achish the king of Gath.
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16 And Saul, and Jonathan his son, and the people that were present with them, stayed in Gibeah of Benjamin; but the Philistines encamped in Michmash.
- 1 Sam 23:28-292 verses75%
28 Therefore, Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines; therefore, they called that place Selahammahlekoth.
29 And David went up from there, and lived in strongholds at Engedi.
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10 And Saul sought to pin David to the wall with the javelin, but he slipped away out of Saul's presence, and he drove the javelin into the wall; and David fled and escaped that night.
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2 But Jonathan, Saul's son, delighted greatly in David; and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeks to kill you; now therefore, I pray you, be on guard until the morning, and stay in a secret place, and hide yourself:
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9 And David said to Saul, Why do you listen to men's words, saying, Behold, David seeks your harm?
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4 And it was told to Saul that David had fled to Gath, and he sought no more for him.
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5 And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and lay in wait in the valley.
- 1 Sam 18:11-122 verses74%
11 And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will strike David even to the wall with it. And David avoided his presence twice.
12 And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and had departed from Saul.
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22 And David swore to Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
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1 Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag;
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7 So David restrained his servants with these words and did not allow them to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave and went on his way.
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10 Then David said, O LORD God of Israel, your servant has certainly heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.
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22 Then he himself went to Ramah, and came to the great well that is in Sechu; and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And someone said, Behold, they are at Naioth in Ramah.
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19 Now Saul, and they, and all the men of Israel were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines.
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31 When the words that David spoke were heard, they repeated them before Saul, and he sent for him.
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6 And the young man who told him said, As I happened by chance upon Mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.
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3 And David said to him, Where do you come from? And he said to him, I have escaped from the camp of Israel.
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8 And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.
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2 Saul chose three thousand men of Israel; two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. The rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.
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46 Then Saul stopped pursuing the Philistines, and the Philistines went to their own place.
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13 And Saul said to him, Why have you conspired against me, you and the son of Jesse, in that you have given him bread, and a sword, and have enquired of God for him, that he should rise against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?
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6 When the men of Israel saw that they were in trouble (for the people were distressed), then the people hid themselves in caves, and in thickets, and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits.