1 Samuel 27:8 · KJV

"And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁶Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.

⁷And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.

⁸And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt.

⁹And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman alive, and took away the sheep, and the oxen, and the asses, and the camels, and the apparel, and returned, and came to Achish.

¹⁰And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites.

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Reflection Questions

What drives you to take action in difficult situations?

How do you balance personal safety with responsibility to others?

When have you had to make tough decisions for the greater good?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how you can lead in your community, even in challenging circumstances. Your actions can inspire others.

responsibility

Reflect on your responsibilities to others and how you can fulfill them, even when it’s difficult.

People in This Verse

DavidBoth

The second king of Israel, known for his leadership, poetry, and a heart for God. He is a central figure in both Jewish and Christian traditions.

First appearance: 1 Samuel 16:1

Places in This Verse

Geshurites

An ancient group living in the region east of the Jordan River, often in conflict with Israel.

Gezrites

A group associated with the Philistines, known for their conflicts with Israel.

Amalekites

A nomadic tribe that frequently attacked Israel; they were longstanding enemies of the Israelites.

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