1 Samuel 22:4
And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.
In other versions
And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the stronghold.
ASV
And he took them to the king of Moab and they went on living with him while David was in his safe place.
BBE
And he brought them before the king of Moab; and they abode with him all the while that David was in the stronghold.
DBY
He brought them before the king of Moab: and they lived with him all the while that David was in the stronghold.
WEB
and he leadeth them before the king of Moab, and they dwell with him all the days of David's being in the fortress.
YLT
And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.
ENG
And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.
WBT
So he left them in the care of the king of Moab, and they stayed with him the whole time David was in the stronghold.
BSB
In context
2And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.
3And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, and be with you, till I know what God will do for me.
4And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.
5And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.
6When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;)
Cross-references
People in this verse
- David