KJV ORIGINAL
David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So David sent out scouts, and they confirmed that Saul had definitely arrived.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David is carefully gathering information to verify that his enemy King Saul has truly come to hunt him down.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the period when King Saul was jealously pursuing David to kill him, seeing David as a threat to his throne. David was living as a fugitive in the wilderness with his loyal followers, constantly having to stay one step ahead of Saul's army. This particular incident takes place in the wilderness of Ziph, where local people had informed Saul of David's location.
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