1 Samuel 23:28

1 Samuel 23:29 web — David went up from there, and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi.

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"David went up from there, and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi."

— 1 Samuel 23:29, World English Bible

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KJV
“And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En–gedi. ”
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“And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of En-gedi. ”
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NET
“(24:1) Then David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of En Gedi.”
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BBE
“And from there, David went up and took cover in the safe place of En-gedi.”
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“And David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En–gedi. ”
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1 Samuel 23 — Context

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 surrounded David and his men to take them.

But a messenger came to Saul, saying, "Hurry and come; for the Philistines have made a raid on the land!"

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

David went up from there, and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi.

1 Samuel 23:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 23:29 say?

1 Samuel 23:29 in the World English Bible reads: “David went up from there, and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi.”

Where is 1 Samuel 23:29 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 23:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 23, verse 29.

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 23:29.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 23:29 in?

1 Samuel 23:29 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 23:29?

1 Samuel 23:29 reads (WEB): “David went up from there, and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi.” 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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