KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Saul came back from pursuing the Philistines, someone told him, 'Look, David is hiding in the wilderness of En Gedi.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse sets up a pivotal moment where Saul learns David's location after returning from battle, creating an opportunity for confrontation.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the period when King Saul was jealously hunting David, who had been anointed as the next king but was living as a fugitive. Saul had just returned from fighting Israel's enemies, the Philistines, when he received intelligence about David's whereabouts. En Gedi was a desert oasis near the Dead Sea with caves that provided natural hiding places for outlaws and refugees.
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