1 Samuel 30:10 kjva — But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go ov…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor."

— 1 Samuel 30:10, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 30 — Context

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And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech’s son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.

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And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.

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So David went, he and the six hundred men that were with him, and came to the brook Besor, where those that were left behind stayed.

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But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.

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And they found an Egyptian in the field, and brought him to David, and gave him bread, and he did eat; and they made him drink water;

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And they gave him a piece of a cake of figs, and two clusters of raisins: and when he had eaten, his spirit came again to him: for he had eaten no bread, nor drunk any water, three days and three nights.

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And David said unto him, To whom belongest thou? and whence art thou? And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite; and my master left me, because three days agone I fell sick.

1 Samuel 30:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 30:10 say?
1 Samuel 30:10 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.”
Where is 1 Samuel 30:10 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 30:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 30, verse 10.
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 30:10.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 30:10 in?
1 Samuel 30:10 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 30:10?
1 Samuel 30:10 reads (KJVA): “But David pursued, he and four hundred men: for two hundred abode behind, which were so faint that they could not go over the brook Besor.” 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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