And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.
What does 1 Samuel 23:14 mean?
David made no attempt against Saul; he kept God's way, waited God's time, and was content to secure himself in woods and wildernesses.
Key themes
HopeLeadershipAnointingObedience
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Keep this verse inside 1 Samuel 23:14-15 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- David Person
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Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .
- Saul Person
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Asked for. (1. ) A king of Edom ( Gen. 36:37 , 38); called Shaul in 1 Chr. 1:48 .
- Wilderness of Ziph Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell Zif.