1 Samuel 23:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. ”

1 Samuel 23:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Ziph is placed between Hebron and En-gedi (marginal references). (The “wood” 1 Samuel 23:15 is by Conder taken as a proper name, “Cheresh,” and identified with Khoreisa.)
1 Samuel 23:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God (e) delivered him not into his hand. (e) No power nor...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 23. David Escapes from Saul (J). 1 Samuel 23:1-13 . David hears that the Philistines are raiding the territory of Keilah (p. 31), a little S. of Adullam. He ascertains by oracles, proba...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

mountain . hill country.
1 Samuel 23:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. Wilderness of Ziph - Z...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

In the wilderness of Ziph— This mountainous wilderness was within the precincts of the tribe of Judah, (for there, as it was natural, David thought himself most in safety,) and upon the confines of...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. David abode .....
1 Samuel 23:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

David delivers Keilah and afterwards retires to the Wilderness of Ziph and maon 6. With an ephod in his hand ] This is inserted to explain how it was that David was able to enquire of the Lord...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

The wilderness of Ziph. — This wilderness probably lies between Hebron and En-gedi. Some of these “stations” in the wanderings of the future king are only doubtfully identified. Cowper’s musical —...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

CHAPTER XXX. DAVID AT KEILAH, ZIPH, AND MAON. 1 Samuel 23:1-29 . THE period of David's life shortly sketched in this chapter, must have been full of trying and exciting events. If we knew all...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Success and Safety under God's Guidance 1 Samuel 23:1-14 We learn here that those who are called to walk in the maze of human life need to look constantly upward for direction. “It is not in ma...
1 Samuel 23:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The series of happenings recorded in this chapter reveals most vividly the appalling condition of affairs in the kingdom. Saul, still nominally king, filled with hatred for David, was devoting all h...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(14) В¶ And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. (15) And David...
1 Samuel 23:14 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

‘IN PERILS AMONG FALSE BRETHREN’ ‘They will deliver thee up.… God delivered him not into Saul’s hand.’ 1 Samuel 23:12 ; 1 Samuel 23:14 I. Base ingratitude. —The treachery of the people of...
1 Samuel 23:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds ,.... In the wilderness of Ziph, in high and strong rocks there, as it seems to be explained by what follows: and remained in a mountain in the wi...
1 Samuel 23:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand. Ver. 14. In the wil...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Which were about six hundred His forces were increased two hundred since his famous victory over the Philistines at Keilah. Whithersoever they could go To the first convenient place of safety to...
1 Samuel 23:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

David remains devoted to his people Israel. It is disturbing to him to hear that the Philistines were fighting against Keilah and robbing grain from the threshing floors. Saul shows no concern for th...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

David in the Wilderness of Ziph. B. C. 1057. 14 And David abode in the wilderness in s...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

As Saul fondly persuaded himself he intended, 1 Samuel 23:7 .
1 Samuel 23:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Section 4 Subsection B. David Delivers Keilah From An Invasion By The Philistines, Is Visited by Jonathan, And Evades Capture By Saul ( 1 Samuel 23:1-28 ) a David Delivers Keilah From An Invasio...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPOSITORY NOTES 1 Samuel 23:13 . “ They went whithersoever ,” etc. Lit. “They wandered about where they wandered about, i.e. , wherever they could go without danger.” (Keil.) 1...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 23:1 . Keilah, a walled town in the south of Judah, near the sources of the brook Besor. 1 Samuel 23:4 . David enquired of the Lord yet again. Gideon also asked a double sign in time...
1 Samuel 23:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

Arise, go down to Keilah. The training in the wilderness The contrast between David at Nob or Gath and at Hareth and Keilah is most marked. 1. It is God’s will he desires to know ( 1 Samuel...
1 Samuel 23:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION SAUL 'S PURSUIT OF DAVID IN THE WILDERNESS OF ZIPH ( 1 Samuel 23:14-9 ). 1 Samuel 23:14 , 1 Samuel 23:15 Strong holds. Natural fortresses in the woods an...
1 Samuel 23:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

And David abode in the wilderness in strongholds, on sheltering heights in the great semiarid region of Southern Judah, whose several parts were named after the cities in the neighborhood, and remai...
1 Samuel 23:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Samuel 23:7 ; 1 Samuel 27:1 ; 2 Timothy 3:11 ; 2 Timothy 4:17 ; 2 Timothy 4:18 ; Jeremiah 36:26 ; Joshua 15:24 ; Joshua 15:55 ; Proverbs 1:16 ; Proverbs 21:30 ; Proverbs 4:16 ; Psalms 1...

1 Samuel 23:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Samuel 23:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Samuel 23:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Samuel 23:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Samuel 23:14 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

1 Samuel 23:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Samuel 23:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 23:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Samuel 23:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Samuel 23:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Samuel 23:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Samuel 23:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Samuel 23:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Samuel 23:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Samuel 23:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge