Saul was proceeding along one side of the mountain, and David and his men along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. Cross References Judges 16:2 When the Gazites heard that Samson was there, they surrounded that place and lay in wait for him all night at the city gate. They were quiet throughout the night, saying, "Let us wait until dawn; then we will kill him." 1 Samuel 23:25 and Saul and his men went to seek him. When David was told about it, he went down to the rock and stayed in the Wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard of this, he pursued David there. 1 Samuel 23:27 Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!" Psalm 17:9 from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. Treasury of Scripture And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them. David made haste 1 Samuel 19:12 1 Samuel 20:38 2 Samuel 15:14 away 2 Chronicles 20:12 Psalm 17:9,11 Psalm 22:12,16 |
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