Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
When saul
It was told
The wilderness
Bible References
When saul
1 Samuel 23:28
So Saul stopped pursuing David and went to confront the Philistines. Therefore that place is called Sela Hammahlekoth.
It was told
1 Samuel 23:19
Then the Ziphites went up to Saul at Gibeah and said, "Isn't David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh on the hill of Hakilah, south of Jeshimon?
Proverbs 25:5
remove the wicked from before the king, and his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler listens to lies, all his ministers will be wicked.
Ezekiel 22:9
Slanderous men shed blood within you. Those who live within you eat pagan sacrifices on the mountains; they commit obscene acts among you.
Hosea 7:3
The royal advisers delight the king with their evil schemes, the princes make him glad with their lies.
The wilderness
1 Samuel 23:29
Then David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of En Gedi.