1 Samuel 27:4
What does 1 Samuel 27:4 mean?
A plain-English look at 1 Samuel 27:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And Saul, hearing that David had gone to Gath, went after him no longer.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And it is declared to Saul that David hath fled to Gath, and he hath not added any more to seek him.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And it was told Saul that David was fled to Geth, and he sought no more after him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And it was told Saul that David had fled to Gath; and he sought no more 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.
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