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

6And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand. 7And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars. And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men. 9And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod. 10Then said David, O Yhwh God of Israel, thy servant hath certainly heard that Saul seeketh to come to Keilah, to destroy the city for my sake.

1 Samuel 23:8 word by word

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

• 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 11:18And Yhwh hath given me knowledge of it, and I know it: then thou shewedst me their doings.
• Acts 9:24But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
• Acts 14:6They were ware of it, and fled unto Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and unto the region that lieth round about:
• Acts 23:16And when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their lying in wait, he went and entered into the castle, and told Paul.
• 1 Samuel 23:6And it came to pass, when Abiathar the son of Ahimelech fled to David to Keilah, that he came down with an ephod in his hand.
• 1 Samuel 14:18And Saul said unto Ahiah, Bring hither the ark of God. For the ark of God was at that time with the children of Israel.
• 1 Samuel 30:7And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.
• Numbers 27:21And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before Yhwh: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.
• Jeremiah 33:3Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

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