Verse 3

When David and his men came to the city, they found it burned. Their wives, sons, and daughters had been taken captive.

Referenced Verses

• Ps 34:19 : 19 The godly face many dangers, but the LORD saves them from each one of them.
• Heb 12:6 : 6 “For the Lord disciplines the one he loves and chastises every son he accepts.”
• 1 Pet 1:6-7 : 6 This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials. 7 Such trials show the proven character of your faith, which is much more valuable than gold– gold that is tested by fire, even though it is passing away– and will bring praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.
• Rev 3:9 : 9 Listen! I am going to make those people from the synagogue of Satan– who say they are Jews yet are not, but are lying– Look, I will make them come and bow down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you.