1 Samuel 24:2

Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men on the rocks of the wild goats.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

1When Saul had returned from following the Philistines, he was told, “Behold, David is in the wilderness of En Gedi.”

3He came to the sheep pens by the way, where there was a cave; and Saul went in to relieve himself. Now David and his men were staying in the innermost parts of the cave.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 23:28So Saul returned from pursuing David, and went against the Philistines. Therefore they called that place Sela Hammahlekoth.

Psalms 37:32The wicked watch the righteous, and seek to kill him.

Psalms 104:18The high mountains are for the wild goats. The rocks are a refuge for the rock badgers.

Matthew Henry on 1 Samuel 24:2-9

David Spares Saul in the Cave. ( b. c. 1057.) 1 And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told 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 sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave. 4 And the men of David said unto… Read the whole commentary →

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