Now 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;
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.
📚 Historical Context
This verse marks a crucial transition in Israel's history, occurring after Saul's death on Mount Gilboa in battle against the Philistines. David had been living in Ziklag, a Philistine town given to him by King Achish, while he was still fleeing from Saul's persecution. The Amalekites were desert nomads who had been longtime enemies of Israel, and David's victory over them demonstrated his continued success as a military leader even while in exile.
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