Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which is on the south of Jeshimon?
Then the people from Ziph came to Saul at Gibeah and said, 'Isn't David hiding among us in the strongholds in the forest, on the hill of Hachilah, which is south of the desert?'
The Ziphites betrayed David's location to King Saul, telling him exactly where David was hiding in their territory.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of 1 Samuel, David is fleeing from King Saul, who is seeking to kill him out of jealousy because God has chosen David as the next king of Israel. The Ziphites, inhabitants of the region in Judah where David is hiding, betray him by informing Saul of his exact location in the strongholds near the hill of Hachilah. This event reflects the broader theme of political intrigue and loyalty conflicts during a time of transition in Israel's monarchy.
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