Devine Scripture

1 Samuel 27:4

1 Samuel chapter 27 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.

Context

v.3And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal’s wife.

v.4This passage

v.5And David said unto Achish, If now I have found favor in thine eyes, let them give me a place in one of the cities in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 26:21

    Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David; for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.