1 Samuel 23:8

1 Samuel 23:8 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.
• New International Version (NIV)And Saul called up all his forces for battle, to go down to Keilah to besiege David and his men.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And Saul summoned all the people to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then Saul called all the people together for war, to go down to Keilah to besiege David and his men.

Context of 1 Samuel 23:8

6Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, and he brought an ephod with him. 7When it was reported to Saul that David had gone to Keilah, he said, “God has handed him over to me, for he has trapped himself by entering a town with barred gates.” Then Saul summoned all the troops to go to war at Keilah and besiege David and his men. 9When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to the priest Abiathar, “Bring the ephod.” 10Then David said, “Lord God of Israel, your servant has reliable information that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the town because of me.

1 Samuel 23:8 word by word

וַיְשַׁמַּ֥ע שָׁא֛וּל אֶת־כָּל־הָעָ֖ם לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה לָרֶ֣דֶת קְעִילָ֔ה לָצ֥וּר אֶל־דָּוִ֖ד וְאֶל־אֲנָשָֽׁיו׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And Saulשָׁאוּלshâ'ûl · SaulH7586
• calledשָׁמַעshâma‛ · to hear: hearH8085
• all the peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• to warמִלְחָמָהmilchâmâh · battleH4421
• to go downיָרַדyârad · to go downH3381
• to Keilahקְעִילָהqe‛îylâh · KeilahH7084
• to besiegeצוּרtsûr · to confineH6696
• Davidדָּוִדdâvid dâvîyd · DavidH1732
• and his menאֱנוֹשׁ'ĕnôsh · humanH582

Cross-references for 1 Samuel 23:8

• Jeremiah 11:18The Lord informed me, so I knew. Then you helped me to see their deeds,
• Acts 9:24but Saul learned of their plot. So they were watching the gates day and night intending to kill him,
• Acts 14:6they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian towns of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding countryside.
• Acts 23:16But the son of Paul’s sister, hearing about their ambush, came and entered the barracks and reported it to Paul.
• 1 Samuel 23:6Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, and he brought an ephod with him.
• 1 Samuel 14:18Saul told Ahijah, “Bring the ark of God,” for it was with the Israelites at that time.
• 1 Samuel 30:7David said to the priest Abiathar son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him,
• Numbers 27:21He will stand before the priest Eleazar who will consult the Lord for him with the decision of the Urim. He and all the Israelites with him, even the entire community, will go out and come back in at his command.”
• Jeremiah 33:3Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and incomprehensible things you do not know.

Commentaries on 1 Samuel 23:8

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 8Saul called all the people together - That is, all the people of that region or district, that they might scour the country, and hunt out David from all his haunts.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-13Verses 7-13 Well might David complain of his enemies, that they rewarded him evil for good, and that for his love they were his adversaries. Christ was used thus basely. David applied to his great Protector for direction. No sooner was the ephod brought him than he made use of it. We have the Scriptures in our hands, let us take advice from them in doubtful cases. Say, Bring hither the Bible. David's address to God is very solemn, also very particular…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-29Because Saul received reports from informants, he was able to continue pursuing David (1 Samuel 23:7,13). David also had informants, which helped him stay ahead of Saul (1 Samuel 23:1, 9, 15, 25). David’s greatest advantage was that he could seek guidance and help from God, which Saul did not have (1 Samuel 23:2, 4, 12).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 88. Saul called all the people together to war--not the united tribes of Israel, but the inhabitants of the adjoining districts. This force was raised, probably, on the ostensible pretext of opposing the Philistines, while, in reality, it was secretly to arouse mischief against David.Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Samuel 23:8

• Armies
• David
• Ingratitude
• Keilah
• Malice

In the dictionaries

• David
• Saul
• Paul, Saul
• Keilah
• Town
• Samuel, Books of

Commentaries on 1 Samuel 23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings