1 Samuel 24:1 Cross References - ISV

¹ David Spares Saul’s LifeWhen Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “Look, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi.”

¹⁹ The People of Ziph Betray DavidPeople from Ziph came up to Saul at Gibeah and informed him, “David is hiding with us in the strongholds in Horesh and on the hill of Hachilah south of Jeshimon, isn’t he?

²⁸ So Saul turned around from pursuing David and went to meet the Philistines. Therefore, they call that place the Rock of Escape. ²⁹ David went up from there and stayed in the strongholds of En-gedi.

⁵ Purge the wicked from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness.

¹² When a ruler is listening to lies, all of his officials tend to become wicked.

⁹ Slanderous men live among you, intent on shedding blood. They’ve eaten at the top of mountain shrines. They’ve crafted plans to do evil things among you.

³ They please the king with their evil, and the princes with their dishonesty.