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.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)So Saul mobilized his entire army to march to Keilah and besiege David and his men.

Context of 1 Samuel 23:8

6When Abiathar the son of Ahimelech had fled to David to Keilah, he had come down with an ephod in his hand. 7Now it was told Saul that David had come to Keilah. And Saul said, "God has given him into my hand, for he has shut himself in by entering a town that has gates and bars." And Saul summoned all the people to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men. 9David knew that Saul was plotting harm against him. And he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here." 10Then David said, "O Lord, the God of Israel, your servant has surely heard that Saul seeks to come to Keilah, to destroy the city on my account.

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 made it known to me and I knew; then you showed me their deeds.
• Acts 9:24but their plot became known to Saul. They were watching the gates day and night in order to kill him,
• Acts 14:6they learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding country,
• Acts 23:16Now the son of Paul's sister heard of their ambush, so he went and entered the barracks and told Paul.
• 1 Samuel 23:6When Abiathar the son of Ahimelech had fled to David to Keilah, he had come down with an ephod in his hand.
• 1 Samuel 14:18So Saul said to Ahijah, "Bring the ark of God here." For the ark of God went at that time with the people of Israel.
• 1 Samuel 30:7And David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, "Bring me the ephod." So Abiathar brought the ephod to David.
• Numbers 27:21And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall inquire for him by the judgment of the Urim before the Lord. At his word they shall go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he and all the people of Israel with him, the whole congregation."
• Jeremiah 33:3Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.

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