1 Samuel 30:11
1 Samuel 30:11 in Multiple Translations
Now his men found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David. They gave the man water to drink and food to eat—
¶ And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him drink water;
And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they gave him water to drink;
And in the fields they saw an Egyptian whom they took to David, and they gave him bread, and he had a meal, and they gave him water for drink;
They came across an Egyptian in the countryside and they took him to David. They gave him some food to eat and water to drink.
And they found an Egyptian in the fielde, and brought him to Dauid, and gaue him bread and he did eat, and they gaue him water to drinke.
and they find a man, an Egyptian, in the field, and take him unto David, and give to him bread, and he eateth, and they cause him to drink water,
They found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he ate; and they gave him water to drink.
And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he ate; and they made him drink water;
And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David: and they gave him bread to eat, and water to drink,
As David and the 400 men were going, they saw a man from Egypt in a field; so they took him to David. They gave the man some water to drink and some food to eat.
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Context — David Destroys the Amalekites
11Now his men found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David. They gave the man water to drink and food to eat—
12a piece of a fig cake and two clusters of raisins. So he ate and was revived, for he had not had any food or water for three days and three nights. 13Then David asked him, “To whom do you belong, and where are you from?” “I am an Egyptian,” he replied, “the slave of an Amalekite. My master abandoned me three days ago when I fell ill.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 12:20–21 | On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 23:7 | Do not despise an Edomite, for he is your brother. Do not despise an Egyptian, because you lived as a foreigner in his land. |
| 3 | Matthew 25:35 | For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, |
| 4 | Luke 10:36–37 | Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” “The one who showed him mercy,” replied the expert in the law. Then Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” |
| 5 | Proverbs 25:21 | If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 15:7–11 | If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand. For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land. |
1 Samuel 30:11 Summary
[This verse shows that David's men found an Egyptian who had been left behind by his master and was very hungry and thirsty. They gave him food and water, which was a kind and compassionate thing to do. This act of kindness is similar to what Jesus taught in Matthew 25:35, where He said that giving food and drink to those in need is a way of showing love and care for them. By giving the Egyptian food and water, David's men were demonstrating the kind of love and care that God wants us to show to others, as seen in 1 John 3:17-18.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did David's men find an Egyptian in the field?
The Egyptian was found in the field because his Amalekite master had abandoned him when he fell ill, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 30:13. This act of abandonment left the Egyptian without care or provision.
What did David's men give the Egyptian to eat and drink?
According to 1 Samuel 30:12, David's men gave the Egyptian water to drink, a piece of a fig cake, and two clusters of raisins to eat, which helped revive him since he had not eaten or drunk anything for three days and three nights.
What can we learn from David's men's actions towards the Egyptian?
David's men showed kindness and compassion to the Egyptian, giving him food and water, which reflects the biblical principle of loving our neighbors and caring for those in need, as seen in Leviticus 19:18 and Matthew 22:39.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of David's story?
This verse is part of the story of David's pursuit of the Amalekites who had raided Ziklag, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 30:1-10. The Egyptian's presence and David's men's actions towards him provide insight into the character of David and his men during this time.
Reflection Questions
- What would have happened to the Egyptian if David's men had not found him and given him food and water?
- How can we apply the principle of showing kindness to those in need, as seen in David's men's actions, to our own lives?
- What does this verse reveal about the character of David and his men, and how can we learn from their example?
- In what ways can we demonstrate love and care for those around us, just as David's men did for the Egyptian?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 30:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Samuel 30:11
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Samuel 30:11
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Samuel 30:11
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Samuel 30:11
Cambridge Bible on 1 Samuel 30:11
Sermons on 1 Samuel 30:11
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Forsaken and Found by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches on the marvellous grace of Jehovah-Jesus revealed in the narrative of David finding an Egyptian in the field. The sermon highlights the kindness and compas |
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Testimony - Part 1 by Corrie Ten Boom | In this video, a woman shares her personal experience of being imprisoned by the Nazis for hiding Jewish people in Holland. She spent 11 months in prison, including time in solitar |
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The Power of Kindness by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of kindness in our lives as Christians. He mentions that while people may know the Bible, speak in tongues, or preach, they ma |
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Christ Overcame Evil With Good, Do the Same by John Piper | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of love and the need to overcome evil with good. He highlights the concept of giving water and food to one's enemies and wanti |
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The Man Who Hates by Steve Mays | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of love and obedience in the Christian faith. He references the parable of the servant who owed a large debt to the king and e |
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(Pdf Book) True Salt by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes that Jesus calls His followers to be the 'salt of the earth,' highlighting the essential qualities of salt: it adds flavor, represents faithfulness, preserve |
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Surrender by Mary Peckham | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the boldness of the appeal to present one's body to God. He urges individuals to come to God in light of His great mercy and make a personal |







