2 Samuel 1:1

Modern English Version

After the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, David had remained two days in Ziklag.

Cross References

Genesis 14:7

Then they turned back and came to En-mishpat (that is, Kadesh) and conquered all the country of the Amalekites and also the Amorites who lived in Hazezon Tamar.

1 Samuel 27:6

Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day. Therefore Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah to this day.

1 Samuel 30:1

Now when David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, the Amalekites had raided the south as far as Ziklag. They had struck Ziklag and burned it with fire.

1 Samuel 31:4

Then Saul said to his armor bearer, “Draw your sword and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through and abuse me.” But his armor bearer would not, for he was very afraid. Therefore Saul took his sword and fell upon it.

1 Samuel 31:6

So Saul died with his three sons and his armor bearer, together with all his men on that same day.