1 Samuel 23:27

But there came a messenger to Saul, saying, Hasten thee, and come, for the Philistines have made a raid upon the land.

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In The King James Version

But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.

In Context

26And 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 encompassed David and his men round about to take them.

28So Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines. Therefore they called that place Sela-hammahlekoth.

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Cross References

Genesis 22:14And Abraham called the name of that place LORD-jireh. As it is said to this day, In the mount of LORD it shall be provided.

2 Kings 19:9And when he heard say of Tirhakah king of Ethiopia, Behold, he comes out to fight against thee, he sent messengers again to Hezekiah, saying,

Psalms 116:3The cords of death encompassed me, and the pains of Sheol got hold upon me. I found trouble and sorrow.

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 23:20-29

19 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? 20 Now therefore, O king, come down according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him into the king's hand. 21 And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the Lord ; for ye have compassion on me. 22 Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for… Read the whole commentary →

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