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1 Samuel 23:19 ยท KJV

"Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon?"

King James Version

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Passage Context

17And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.
18And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house.
19Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon?
20Now therefore, O king, come down according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him into the king's hand.
21And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you handle betrayal from others?

2

What does it mean for you to be loyal?

3

When have you had to make a difficult choice about loyalty?

Life Application

loyalty

Reflect on the importance of loyalty in your relationships and how you can cultivate it.

forgiveness

Consider how you can forgive those who betray your trust, learning from the experience.

People in This Verse

SaulOT

Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen by God but later rejected for disobedience. His life serves as a cautionary tale about pride and the consequences of turning away from God.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 9:1

Places in This Verse

Gibeah

Gibeah was the home of Saul and served as a center of his rule, representing the political power of the time.

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