Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.

When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.

They also that seek after my life lay snares {for me}: and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long.

Saul chose him three thousand {men} of Israel; {whereof} two thousand were with Saul in Michmash and in mount Bethel, and a thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin: and the rest of the people he sent every man to his tent.

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.

The high hills {are} a refuge for the wild goats; {and} the rocks for the conies.

Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.

Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? {or} canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?

The high hills {are} a refuge for the wild goats; {and} the rocks for the conies.

Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about. {great: Heb. heavy}

They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth;