Thematic Bible: Ziklag


Thematic Bible



Ishmaiah from Gibeon (who was one of the elite among the Thirty and in charge over them), Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, Jozabad from Gederah,


Ishmaiah from Gibeon (who was one of the elite among the Thirty and in charge over them), Jeremiah, Jahaziel, Johanan, Jozabad from Gederah,


Mishmannah fourth, Jeremiah fifth,


Their leader was Ezer, Obadiah was second, Eliab third,


When David and his men came to Ziklag on the third day, the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. They had attacked Ziklag and set it on fire. They took the women in it captive, from young to old. They did not kill anyone. Instead, they carried them off and went on their way.


Shortly after Saul had died, David returned from defeating the Amalekites and remained in Ziklag for two days.

David told Achish, "If it pleases you, give me a place in one of the outlying towns, so I may live there. Why should your servant live with you in the royal city?" So that day Achish gave him Ziklag, and therefore, Ziklag has belonged to the kings of Judah until the present time.

Here's a list of those who came to David at Ziklag when he was unable to travel freely due to Saul son of Kish. They were among the elite soldiers who assisted him in battle.


Ziklag, Madmannah, Sansannah,


in Ziklag, in Meconah and its villages,


Ziklag, Beth-marcaboth, Hazar-susah,



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