1Sa 23:19-20 | MHM | STEP | The Ziphites Betray David In this section, David faces danger from his own people, the Ziphites, who offer to betray him to Saul. This betrayal puts David in great peril, but God's providence continues to protect him. Saul’s plans to capture David are frustrated by unexpected events, showing how God watches over His faithful servant. David then finds refuge in the wilderness and continues to trust God through prayer. v. 19-20 : The Ziphites, who lived near David in the wilderness of Ziph, offered to help Saul catch David (1 Samuel 23:19–20 ). Even though David belonged to their tribe and had protected the land, the Ziphites wanted to please Saul. They told Saul exactly where David was hiding and promised to hand him over. They did this without being asked or paid, showing how eager they were to betray David.

‏ 1 Samuel 23:19-20

The Ziphites Betray David

In this section, David faces danger from his own people, the Ziphites, who offer to betray him to Saul. This betrayal puts David in great peril, but God's providence continues to protect him. Saul’s plans to capture David are frustrated by unexpected events, showing how God watches over His faithful servant. David then finds refuge in the wilderness and continues to trust God through prayer.

v. 19-20: The Ziphites, who lived near David in the wilderness of Ziph, offered to help Saul catch David (1 Samuel 23:19–20 ^a). Even though David belonged to their tribe and had protected the land, the Ziphites wanted to please Saul. They told Saul exactly where David was hiding and promised to hand him over. They did this without being asked or paid, showing how eager they were to betray David.

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