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1 Samuel 30:7-9
International Standard Version
1 Samuel 30:7-9
International Standard Version
David Pursues the Amalekites
7 David told Ahimelech’s son Abiathar the priest, “Bring me the ephod.”[a] So Abiathar brought the ephod to David. 8 David inquired of the Lord: “Shall I pursue this raiding party?[b] Will I overtake them?”
The Lord[c] told David,[d] “Pursue them! You will definitely overtake them and rescue the captives.”[e] 9 So David and 600 men who were with him set out. They came to the Wadi[f] Besor where those who were left behind stayed.
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- 1 Samuel 30:7 The ephod was a type of vest worn by the priest and was used to determine God’s will.
- 1 Samuel 30:8 Or band
- 1 Samuel 30:8 Lit. He
- 1 Samuel 30:8 Lit. him
- 1 Samuel 30:8 Lit. and you will definitely rescue
- 1 Samuel 30:9 I.e. a seasonal stream or river that channels water during rain seasons but is dry at other times
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