1 Samuel 23:27

New International Reader's Version

Just then a messenger came to Saul. He said, “Come quickly! The Philistines are attacking the land.”

Cross References

Genesis 22:14

So Abraham named that place The Lord Will Provide. To this day people say, “It will be provided on the mountain of the Lord.”

2 Kings 19:9

During that time Sennacherib received a report. He was told that Tirhakah was marching out to fight against him. Tirhakah was the king of Cush. Sennacherib sent messengers again to Hezekiah with a letter. Sennacherib said,

1 Chronicles 14:13

Once more the Philistines attacked the people in the valley.

Psalm 116:3

The ropes of death were wrapped around me. The horrors of the grave came over me. I was overcome by sadness and sorrow.

Deuteronomy 32:36

The Lord will come to the aid of his people. He’ll show tender love to those who serve him. He will know when their strength is gone. He’ll see that no one at all is left.

Revelation 12:16

But the earth helped the woman. It opened its mouth and swallowed the river that the dragon had spit out.

1 Samuel 23:26

Saul was going along one side of the mountain. David and his men were on the other side. They were hurrying to get away from Saul. Saul and his army were closing in on David and his men. They were about to capture them.

1 Samuel 23:28

So Saul stopped chasing David. He went to fight against the Philistines. That’s why they call that place Sela Hammahlekoth.

1 Samuel 27:10

Achish would ask, “Who did you attack today?” David would answer, “The people who live in the Negev Desert of Judah.” Or he would answer, “The people in the Negev Desert of Jerahmeel.” Or he would answer, “The people in the Negev Desert of the Kenites.”