1 Samuel 23:22 · KJV

"Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very subtilly."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

²²Go, I pray you, prepare yet, and know and see his place where his haunt is, and who hath seen him there: for it is told me that he dealeth very subtilly.

²³See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hideth himself, and come ye again to me with the certainty, and I will go with you: and it shall come to pass, if he be in the land, that I will search him out throughout all the thousands of Judah.

²⁴And they arose, and went to Ziph before Saul: but David and his men were in the wilderness of Maon, in the plain on the south of Jeshimon.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond when you feel hunted or pursued?

What does it mean for you to be aware of your surroundings?

When have you needed to be cautious in your relationships?

Life Application

awareness

Stay aware of your surroundings and the intentions of those around you, especially in challenging situations.

caution

Exercise caution in your relationships, ensuring that you can trust those you confide in.

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

Ziph

Ziph was a location where David hid from Saul, demonstrating the constant danger he faced during his flight.

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