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.”

"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 24:1
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What does 1 Samuel 24:1 mean?

The Bible verse 1 Samuel 24:1 from the King James Version (KJV) states: "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 Engedi." This verse is part of the larger story of David's…

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The Wilderness Encounter: Finding Strength in Adversity

In the narrative of 1 Samuel 24:1, we find a poignant moment in the saga of David and Saul: "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." This verse sets the stage for a…

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A Prayer for Deliverance and Divine Guidance in Times of Trial

O Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, in the stillness of this moment, I come before Thee with a heart that is heavy yet hopeful. As I reflect on Thy word from 1 Samuel 24:1, where it is written, "And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines…

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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."
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1 Samuel 18:24 - "And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David."
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 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 23:24 - "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."
1 Samuel 24:9 - "¶ And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?"
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 24:12 - "The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee."
1 Samuel 24:5 - "And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt."
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 24:20 - "And now, behold, I know well that thou shalt surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in thine hand."
1 Samuel 20:24 - "¶ So David hid himself in the field: and when the new moon was come, the king sat him down to eat meat."
1 Samuel 1:24 - "¶ And when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bullocks, and one ephah of flour, and a bottle of wine, and brought him unto the house of the LORD in Shiloh: and the child was young."
1 Samuel 10:24 - "And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king."
1 Samuel 24:3 - "And 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."
1 Samuel 24:15 - "The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand."
1 Samuel 24:14 - "After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea."
1 Samuel 28:24 - "And the woman had a fat calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed it, and took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:"
2 Samuel 24:1 - "And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah."
1 Samuel 24:2 - "Then 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."
1 Samuel 24:7 - "So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way."
1 Samuel 12:24 - "Only fear the LORD, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you."
2 Samuel 1:24 - "Ye daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you in scarlet, with other delights, who put on ornaments of gold upon your apparel."
"And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David." - 1 Samuel 18:24