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1 Samuel 24:3

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Samuel 24:3

Verse 3 of 22

Scripture focus

And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where [was] a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.

1 Samuel 24:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Samuel 24:3

Theological / Devotional

Sheepcotes. All over Palestine the shepherds use the natural caves as places where the sheep may be protected from bad weather. Usually in connection with such caves are circular enclosures built of stone and briers, called “cotes,” which in good weather offer protection to the sheep from both man and beast.

Cover his feet. A euphemism for having a bowel movement (see Judges 3:24, margin). Coming from the outside, Saul could see nothing, but the men in the cave could see clearly, for their eyes were accustomed to the darkness.

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