1 Samuel 23:29

¶ And Dauid went vp from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En-gedi.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of Engedi.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of En-gedi.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And from there, David went up and took cover in the safe place of En-gedi.
- Basic English Bible

And David went up from thence, and abode in the strongholds of Engedi.
- Darby Bible

Then David went up from thence, and dwelt in strong holds at En-gedi.
- Webster's Bible

David went up from there, and lived in the strongholds of En Gedi.
- World English Bible

And David goeth up thence, and abideth in fortresses [at] En-gedi.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(24:1) And David went up from thence, and dwelt in the strongholds of En-gedi.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for 1 Samuel 23:29

23:27 A messenger, &c. - The wisdom of God is never at a loss for ways, and means to preserve his people.

23:28 Called, &c. - That is, The rock of divisions, because there Saul was separated, and in a manner pulled asunder from David, who was now almost within his reach.