1. 1 Samuel 26:1 (NEG79)
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Why did the Ziphites approach Saul with details of David’s location?

1 Samuel 26:1 (NEG79)

1 Les Ziphiens allèrent auprès de Saül à Guibea, et dirent: David n'est-il pas caché sur la colline de Hakila, en face du désert?

As in 1 Samuel 23:19–20, the Ziphites saw an opportunity to earn Saul’s favour. Revealing David’s location they probably expected to receive some kind of reward,1 or at the very least prevent any retribution from an angry king (see 1 Samuel 22:1–23).