1 Samuel 23:28 kjva — Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place S…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela–hammahlekoth."

— 1 Samuel 23:28, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 23 — Context

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Saul also and his men went to seek him. And they told David: wherefore he came down into a rock, and abode in the wilderness of Maon. And when Saul heard that, he pursued after David in the wilderness of Maon.

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And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.

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But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.

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Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela–hammahlekoth.

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And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En–gedi.

1 Samuel 23:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 23:28 say?
1 Samuel 23:28 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela–hammahlekoth.”
Where is 1 Samuel 23:28 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 23:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 28.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 23:28.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 23:28 in?
1 Samuel 23:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 23:28?
1 Samuel 23:28 reads (KJVA): “Wherefore Saul returned from pursuing after David, and went against the Philistines: therefore they called that place Sela–hammahlekoth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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