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1 Samuel 27:4

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Samuel 27:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
1 Samuel 27:4 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Samuel 27

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul will despair of me, to seek me any more in all the borders of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand.
2And David arose, and passed over, he and the six hundred men that were with him, unto Achish the son of Maoch, king of Gath.
3And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal`s wife.
4And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him.
5And David said unto Achish, If now I have found favor in thine eyes, let them give me a place in one of the cities in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?
6Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.
7And the number of the days that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath, etc.] Who very probably had his spies out to watch his motions, and report to him where he was, and what he was doing: and he sought no more again for him; by which it seems as if he would have sought after him again, had he continued in the land of Israel; but now being gone, and in an enemy’s country, and having nothing to fear from him while there, he laid aside all thoughts of seeking after him.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Sought no more for him - At their meeting Saul's heart was deeply wounded, and he had said, "Return, my son David, Be with me as in time past." Nor have we the least proof, that he would have sought for him again, with any other design. 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 27:5”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“he sought: Sa1 26:21 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 27:5”
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