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After Saul died, David returned from defeating the Amalekites in battle and stayed in the town of Ziklag for two days.
This verse sets the scene after King Saul's death, with David returning victorious from battle and waiting in Ziklag.
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King James Version · EnglishNow it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
At this point in the biblical narrative, King Saul had recently died in battle against the Philistines, ending his tumultuous reign as Israel's first king and clearing the way for the promised successor. David, who had been anointed by Samuel as the future king years earlier, was returning to Ziklag after leading a victorious raid against the Amalekites who had plundered his temporary refuge. This verse transitions the story from Saul's era to David's ascension, highlighting themes of divine timing and preparation in God's plan.