1 Samuel 29:11

“So David and his men rose up early to depart in the morning, to return into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

So Dauid and his men rose vp early to depart in the morning, to returne into the land of the Philistines; and the Philistines went vp to Iezreel.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

So David arose early, he and his men, to depart in the morning to return to the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

So David rose up early, he and his men, to depart in the morning, to return into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So David and his men got up early in the morning to go back to the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.
- Basic English Bible

And David rose up early, he and his men, to depart in the morning, to return into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jizreel.
- Darby Bible

So David and his men rose early to depart in the morning, to return into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.
- Webster's Bible

So David rose up early, he and his men, to depart in the morning, to return into the land of the Philistines. The Philistines went up to Jezreel.
- World English Bible

And David riseth early, he and his men, to go in the morning, to turn back unto the land of the Philistines, and the Philistines have gone up to Jezreel.
- Youngs Literal Bible

So David rose up early, he and his men, to depart in the morning, to return into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 29:11


29:11 Rose up early - David did not then know, how necessary this was, for the relief of his own city. But God knew it well, and sent him thither accordingly. On how many occasions may he say, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter?


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