The Bible Reader's Map.Author: Rawson, A.L. - Publisher: H.H. Lloyd & Co. - Date: 1873 · 1873

Ziklag

/ZIK-lag/

Summary

A city in southern Judah given by Achish king of Gath to David during his exile from Saul, which became David's base of operations.

☩David's Refuge

When David fled from Saul to Philistine territory, Achish king of Gath gave him the city of Ziklag to dwell in. From there David conducted raids against the Amalekites and other southern tribes, deceiving Achish into believing he was raiding Israelite territory. Ziklag remained under Judah's control from that time forward.

Key verses:1 Samuel 27:5-7

☩The Amalekite Raid

While David was away with the Philistine army, Amalekites raided Ziklag, burned it, and carried off all the women and children including David's two wives. David's men were so distressed they spoke of stoning him. But David encouraged himself in the Lord, pursued the raiders, and recovered everything that had been taken.

Key verses:1 Samuel 30:1-19

☩News of Saul's Death

It was at Ziklag that David received the news of Saul's death from an Amalekite who claimed to have killed the king. David executed the messenger and composed his famous lament over Saul and Jonathan.

Key verses:2 Samuel 1:1-16

Related Verses12 mentions

1 Samuel· 4 verses

27:6 30:1 30:14 30:26

1 Chronicles· 3 verses

4:30 12:1 12:20

Joshua· 2 verses

15:31 19:5

2 Samuel· 2 verses

1:1 4:10

References

1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Ziklag," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. X (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
2.James Orr (ed.), "Ziklag," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. V (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).