1 Samuel 23:24

“And 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.”

"And 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." - 1 Samuel 23:24
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What does 1 Samuel 23:24 mean?

In 1 Samuel 23:24, the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "And 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." This verse comes from a larger passage in 1 Samuel that recounts the…

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In the Wilderness: Finding Refuge in the Paths of God

**Scripture Reference:** 1 Samuel 23:24 - "And 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." In this intriguing narrative from the life of David, we find ourselves drawn into a story of…

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A Prayer for Guidance and Protection in the Wilderness

O Lord God Almighty, the Creator of all things, we come before You today in humble reverence, seeking Your divine guidance and protection. As we reflect on the journey of Your servant David as he navigated the wilderness of Maon, we are reminded of the trials and tribulations…

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1 Samuel 23:24 - "And 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."
2 Samuel 23:24 - "Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem,"
2 Samuel 24:22
2 Samuel 24:22
2 Samuel 24:22
2 Samuel 24:23 - "All these things did Araunah, as a king, give unto the king. And Araunah said unto the king, The LORD thy God accept thee."
1 Samuel 8:19-23
1 Samuel 13:23 - "And the garrison of the Philistines went out to the passage of Michmash."
1 Samuel 18:24 - "And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David."
1 Samuel 23:1 - "Then they told David, saying, Behold, the Philistines fight against Keilah, and they rob the threshingfloors."
1 Samuel 23:21 - "And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me."
1 Samuel 9:23 - "And Samuel said unto the cook, Bring the portion which I gave thee, of which I said unto thee, Set it by thee."
1 Samuel 15:24 - "¶ And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice."
1 Chronicles 24:23 - "And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, Jekameam the fourth."
"Asahel the brother of Joab was one of the thirty; Elhanan the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem," - 2 Samuel 23:24
1 Samuel 24:1 - "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."
1 Samuel 23:29 - "And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En-gedi."
1 Samuel 23:15 - "And David saw that Saul was come out to seek his life: and David was in the wilderness of Ziph in a wood."
1 Samuel 23:27 - "¶ But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land."
1 Samuel 23:16 - "¶ And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God."
1 Samuel 2:24 - "Nay, my sons; for it is no good report that I hear: ye make the LORD'S people to transgress."
1 Samuel 24:13 - "As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee."
1 Samuel 17:24 - "And all the men of Israel, when they saw the man, fled from him, and were sore afraid."
1 Samuel 23:8 - "And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men."
1 Samuel 19:24 - "And he stripped off his clothes also, and prophesied before Samuel in like manner, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the prophets?"
1 Samuel 24:9 - "¶ And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?"
1 Samuel 23:28 - "Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Selahammahlekoth."
1 Samuel 24:22 - "And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold."
1 Samuel 23:18 - "And they two made a covenant before the LORD: and David abode in the wood, and Jonathan went to his house."