1 Samuel 27:4

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And when Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And Saul, hearing that David had gone to Gath, went after him no longer.

Free Bible Version

When Saul found out that David had run away to Gath, he didn't go on looking for him.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

When someone told Saul that David had run away and was living in Gath, he stopped searching for David.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Saul was told that David had fled to Gath, so he looked for him no longer.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Saul was told that David had fled to Gath, so he stopped looking for him.

Young's Literal Translation

And it is declared to Saul that David hath fled to Gath, and he hath not added any more to seek him.

Context

David and the Philistines

³David and his men settled in Gath with Achish. Each man had his family with him, and David had his two wives: Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail of Carmel, the widow of Nabal.⁴And when Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.

Summary

In this verse, David seeks refuge from King Saul by fleeing to the land of the Philistines. Despite being anointed as the future king of Israel, David's faith is tested as he chooses to align himself with the enemies of God's people. This decision reflects a moment of weakness and fear in David's life, as he resorts to deception and compromise to ensure his safety. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of straying from God's path and the importance of trusting in His protection and timing.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath,.... Who very probably had his spies out to watch his motions, and report to him where he was, and what he was doing: and he sought no more again for him; by which it seems as if he would have sought after him again, had he continued in the land of Israel; but now being gone, and in an enemy's country, and having nothing to fear from him while there, he laid aside all thoughts of seeking after him.

1 Samuel 27:4

David and the Philistines

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Berean Standard Bible

And when Saul learned that David had fled to Gath, he no longer searched for him.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And Saul, hearing that David had gone to Gath, went after him no longer.

Free Bible Version

When Saul found out that David had run away to Gath, he didn't go on looking for him.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

When someone told Saul that David had run away and was living in Gath, he stopped searching for David.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Saul was told that David had fled to Gath, so he looked for him no longer.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Saul was told that David had fled to Gath, so he stopped looking for him.

Young's Literal Translation

And it is declared to Saul that David hath fled to Gath, and he hath not added any more to seek him.