KJV ORIGINAL
And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He came to some sheep pens along the road, where there was a cave. Saul went into the cave to relieve himself, while David and his men were hiding in the back of the same cave.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the dramatic moment when Saul unknowingly entered the very cave where David and his men were hiding.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the period when King Saul was pursuing David to kill him, viewing him as a threat to his throne. David had been living as a fugitive in the wilderness with his band of followers. The phrase 'cover his feet' was a polite euphemism for using the bathroom, as people would squat and their robes would cover their feet.
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