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Berean Standard Bible

“So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there.”

1 Samuel 22:1

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First Samuel 22 marks a turning point in David's life. Fleeing from Saul's jealous pursuit, he leaves the Philistine city of Gath and takes refuge in a cave.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So David left Gath and took refuge in the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and the rest of his father’s household heard about it, they went down to him there.

World English Bible (WEB)

David therefore departed from there, and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and all his father’s house heard it, they went down there to him.

King James Version (KJV)

David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father’s house heard it, they went down thither to him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave of Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father`s house heard it, they went down thither to him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So David went away from there and took cover in a strong place at Adullam; and his brothers and all his father's people, hearing of it, went down to him there.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y YÉNDOSE David de allí escapóse á la cueva de Adullam; lo cual como oyeron sus hermanos y toda la casa de su padre, vinieron allí á él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

David salió de Gat y se refugió en la cueva de Adulam, donde de inmediato se le unieron sus hermanos y otros parientes.

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