1 Samuel 22:4 Parallel Translations

He brought them to the king of Moab, and they stayed with him as long as David was living in his fortified camp.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.

ASV:

And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the stronghold.

BBE:

And he took them to the king of Moab and they went on living with him while David was in his safe place.

DBY:

And he brought them before the king of Moab; and they abode with him all the while that David was in the stronghold.

ERV:

And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.

JPS:

And he brought them before the king of Moab; and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the stronghold.

WBS:

And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.

WEB:

He brought them before the king of Moab; and they lived with him all the while that David was in the stronghold.

YLT:

and he leadeth them before the king of Moab, and they dwell with him all the days of David's being in the fortress.

1 Samuel 22:4 Cross References

XREF:

1 Samuel 22:3 And David went from there to Mizpah of Moab; and he said to the king of Moab, "Please let my father and my mother come and stay with you until I know what God will do for me."

1 Samuel 22:5 The prophet Gad said to David, "Do not stay in the stronghold; depart, and go into the land of Judah." So David departed and went into the forest of Hereth. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

22:4 And he {c} brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in {d} the hold.
(c) For he feared the rage of Saul against his house.
(d) That is, in Mizpeh, which was a stronghold.

WES:

22:4 Hold - In holds; the singular number being put for the plural; as is frequent; that is, as long as David was forced to go from place to place, and from hold to hold, to secure himself: for it concerned David to secure his father, and he did doubtless secure him for all that time; and not only while he was in the hold of Mizpeh, or of Adullam, which was but a little while.

MHC:

22:1-5 See what weak instruments God sometimes uses, to bring about his own purposes. The Son of David is ready to receive distressed souls, who will be commanded by him. He receives all who come unto Him, however vile and miserable; he changes them into a holy people, and employs them in his service: those who would reign with him must be contented first to suffer with and for him. Observe with what tender concern David provided for his aged parents. The first thing he does is to find them a quiet habitation, whatever became of himself. Let children learn to honour their parents, in every thing consulting their ease and satisfaction. Though highly preferred, and much employed, let them not forget their aged parents. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. And the Lord will preserve his people for their appointed work, however they may be hated and exposed.

CONC:

Abode David David's Dwell Dwelt Fortress Hold Leadeth Moab Safe Stayed Stronghold

Abode David David's Dwell Dwelt Hold Leadeth Moab Safe Stronghold Time

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