Overview
The Bible addresses ziklag across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua, 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Achish, Gath, Philistines and Amam. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Saul.
Key Bible verses about ziklag
Old Testament
Joshua
1 Samuel
And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?
Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day.
People in the Bible and ziklag
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying ziklag for yourself
- Begin with Joshua 15:31, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Joshua, 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of David and Saul and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Achish, Gath, Philistines and Amam.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about ziklag?
The Bible addresses ziklag across 7 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Joshua, 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel. Closely related themes include Achish, Gath, Philistines and Amam. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David and Saul.
How many Bible verses are about ziklag?
The Bible references ziklag in 7 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention ziklag?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Joshua 15:31: “And Ziklag, and Madmannah, and Sansannah,”
Which people in the Bible are associated with ziklag?
David and Saul.
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