KJV ORIGINAL
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?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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 BOTTOM LINE
The Ziphites betrayed David's location to King Saul, telling him exactly where David was hiding in their territory.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the period when King Saul was pursuing David out of jealousy and fear of losing his throne. The Ziphites were a clan from the wilderness area of Judah who chose to side with King Saul rather than protect David, even though David was from their own tribe. This betrayal shows how divided loyalties were during this turbulent time in Israel's history.
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