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

6Now when Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, he brought the ephod with him. 7Saul soon learned that David was at Keilah. “Good!” he exclaimed. “We’ve got him now! God has handed him over to me, for he has trapped himself in a walled town!” So Saul mobilized his entire army to march to Keilah and besiege David and his men. 9But David learned of Saul’s plan and told Abiathar the priest to bring the ephod and ask the Lord what he should do. 10Then David prayed, “O Lord, God of Israel, I have heard that Saul is planning to come and destroy Keilah because I am here.

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 11:18Then the Lord told me about the plots my enemies were making against me.
• Acts 9:24They were watching for him day and night at the city gate so they could murder him, but Saul was told about their plot.
• Acts 14:6When the apostles learned of it, they fled to the region of Lycaonia—to the towns of Lystra and Derbe and the surrounding area.
• Acts 23:16But Paul’s nephew—his sister’s son—heard of their plan and went to the fortress and told Paul.
• 1 Samuel 23:6Now when Abiathar son of Ahimelech fled to David at Keilah, he brought the ephod with him.
• 1 Samuel 14:18Then Saul shouted to Ahijah, “Bring the ephod here!” For at that time Ahijah was wearing the ephod in front of the Israelites.
• 1 Samuel 30:7Then he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring me the ephod!” So Abiathar brought it.
• Numbers 27:21When direction from the Lord is needed, Joshua will stand before Eleazar the priest, who will use the Urim—one of the sacred lots cast before the Lord—to determine his will. This is how Joshua and the rest of the community of Israel will determine everything they should do.”
• Jeremiah 33:3Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come.

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