KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The prophet Gad told David, 'Don't stay in this stronghold; leave and go into the land of Judah.' So David left and went to the forest of Hareth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The prophet Gad gave David specific guidance about where to go for safety, and David trusted God's word through the prophet by following his instructions.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred while David was fleeing from King Saul, who was trying to kill him out of jealousy. David had been hiding in various places, including caves and strongholds, trying to stay safe from Saul's pursuit. Gad was a prophet who served as David's spiritual advisor during this difficult period of his life.
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