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1 Samuel 22:1-3
International Standard Version
1 Samuel 22:1-3
International Standard Version
David at the Cave of Adullam
22 David left from there and escaped to the Cave of Adullam. His brothers and all his father’s family heard about this and went down to him there. 2 Everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was malcontent[a] gathered around him, and he became their leader. There were about 400 men with him.
David Seeks Protection for His Family
3 David went from there to Mizpah of Moab, and he told the king of Moab, “Please let my father and mother come and stay with you[b] until I know what God is going to do for me.”
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- 1 Samuel 22:2 Lit. bitter of spirit
- 1 Samuel 22:3 Lit. come with you
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