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1 Samuel 20:31

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For as long as the son of Jesse lives on the earth, you shall not be established, nor your kingdom. Therefore now send and bring him to me, for he shall surely die.

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Bethlehem was David’s family town in Judah, the place he claimed to visit for a clan sacrifice, though Jonathan used this explanation to test Saul’s hostility. Naioth, near Ramah, was where David had recently found refuge with Samuel among the prophets, highlighting Saul’s ongoing pursuit of him.

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1 Samuel 20:31 mentions Bethlehem and Naioth.

Bethlehem · Berthold Werner

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