The meaning of “נָוִית”
Understanding Nâvîyth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Naioth (from the margin). - § Naioth = "habitations" - Navith, a place in Palestine 1) a dwelling place of prophets in t...
נָוִית
Naioth (from the margin). - § Naioth = "habitations" - Navith, a place in Palestine 1) a dwelling place of prophets in the time of Samuel
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 19:18 | “So David fled, and escaped, and came to Samuel to Ramah, and told him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went and dwelt in Naioth.” Word: נָוִית (Nâvîyth) | |
| 1 Samuel 19:19 | “And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.” Word: נָוִית (Nâvîyth) | |
| 1 Samuel 19:22 | “Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah.” Word: נָוִית (Nâvîyth) | |
| 1 Samuel 19:23 | “And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.” Word: נָוִית (Nâvîyth) | |
| 1 Samuel 20:1 | “And David fled from Naioth in Ramah, and came and said before Jonathan, What have I done? what is mine iniquity? and what is my sin before thy father, that he seeketh my life?” Word: נָוִית (Nâvîyth) |