Forest where David hid from Saul
Hereth
Named in 1 verse of 1 Samuel, first in 1 Samuel 22:5.
חֶרֶתHereth
About Hereth Written by AI
The forest of Hereth was a place where David sought refuge when he was fleeing from King Saul (1Sa.22.5). After leaving the cave of Adullam, David went to Mizpeh of Moab, seeking protection for his parents. The prophet Gad then instructed David to leave Mizpeh and go to the land of Judah. David obeyed and came to the forest of Hereth. The exact location of this forest is unknown, but it was likely situated in the hill country of Judah, providing a suitable hideout for David and his men as they evaded Saul's pursuit.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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Where the Bible names it
- 1 Samuel 22:5
Then the prophet Gad said to David, “Do not stay in the stronghold. Depart and go into the land of Judah.” So David left and went to the forest of Hereth.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.