1 Samuel 24:1 Meaning
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
Context Explained
1And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.
2Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.
3And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 4:1
Both David and Jesus faced trials in the wilderness.
Hebrews 11:38
The experiences of those who suffered in wilderness settings connect David's plight with the faithful.
Psalm 63:1
David's wilderness experience is echoed in his longing for God in the desert.
Source: 1 Samuel 24:1