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Chapter 26
Verse 26

1 Samuel 26:4

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Berean Standard Bible

David sent out spies to verify that Saul had arrived.

American Standard Version (1901)

David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come of a certainty.

Bible in Basic English

And so David sent out watchers, and got word from them that Saul was certainly coming.

Free Bible Version

he sent out spies and found out Saul had definitely arrived.

King James (Authorized) Version

David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed.

Translation for Translators

he sent some spies to find out for certain that Saul had come to Hakilah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So David sent out spies and learned that Saul had indeed come.

Noah Webster Bible

David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul had come in very deed.

World English Bible

David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul had certainly come.

Young's Literal Translation

and David sendeth spies, and knoweth that Saul hath come unto Nachon,

Context

David Again Spares Saul

³Saul camped beside the road at the hill of Hachilah opposite Jeshimon, but David was living in the wilderness. When he realized that Saul had followed him there,⁴David sent out spies to verify that Saul had arrived.

Summary

In this verse, David sent spies to confirm Saul's location in the wilderness of Ziph. Despite Saul's relentless pursuit to kill him, David remained cautious and strategic in his actions, showing wisdom and reliance on God's protection. This passage highlights David's trust in God's timing and deliverance, as he sought to avoid unnecessary conflict with Saul. It serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking God's guidance and wisdom in the face of adversity, even when faced with opportunities for revenge or retaliation.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

David . . . sent out spies . . . and David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched--Having obtained certain information of the locality, he seems, accompanied by his nephew (Sa1 26:6), to have hid himself, perhaps disguised, in a neighboring wood, or hill, on the skirts of the royal camp towards night, and waited to approach it under covert of the darkness.

1 Samuel 26:4

David Again Spares Saul

³Saul camped beside the road at the hill of Hachilah opposite Jeshimon, but David was living in the wilderness. When he realized that Saul had followed him there,⁴David sent out spies to verify that Saul had arrived.

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Berean Standard Bible

David sent out spies to verify that Saul had arrived.

American Standard Version (1901)

David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come of a certainty.

Bible in Basic English

And so David sent out watchers, and got word from them that Saul was certainly coming.

Free Bible Version

he sent out spies and found out Saul had definitely arrived.

King James (Authorized) Version

David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed.

Translation for Translators

he sent some spies to find out for certain that Saul had come to Hakilah.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So David sent out spies and learned that Saul had indeed come.

Noah Webster Bible

David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul had come in very deed.

World English Bible

David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul had certainly come.

Young's Literal Translation

and David sendeth spies, and knoweth that Saul hath come unto Nachon,