1 Samuel 22:4 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

1 Samuel 22:4 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Samuel 22:4 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Samuel 22:4 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

1 Samuel 22:4 — World English Bible

1 Samuel 22:4 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

1 Samuel 22:4 — American Standard Version

1 Samuel 22:4 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“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 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Samuel 22:4 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

1 Samuel 22:4 — Darby Translation

1 Samuel 22:4 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And he brought them before the King of Moab, and they dwelt with him all the while that Dauid was in the holde.”

1 Samuel 22:4 — Geneva Bible

1 Samuel 22:4 in Context — 1 Samuel 22

2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.

3 And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me.

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

5 And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.

6 When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;)

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What Does 1 Samuel 22:4 Mean?

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