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abode

Meaning of “abode”

1. Remained, stayed, continued, or dwelt. 2. A dwelling place or state of residence.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
69 occurrences67 verses19 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 29:14

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2 Samuel 1:1
NOW it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 1:1 · retained source text

¶ Now it came to passe after y e death of Saul, when Dauid was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and Dauid had abode two daies in Ziklag,

1611 marginal note1.Sam. 30.17.

2 Samuel 11:12
And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to day also, and to morrow I will let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the morrow.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 11:12 · retained source text

And Dauid said to Uriah, Tary here to day also, and to morow I will let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Ierusalem that day, and the morrow.

2 Samuel 15:8
For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the Lord shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord.
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1611 witness · 2 Samuel 15:8 · retained source text

For thy seruant vowed a vowe while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring mee againe in deed to Ierusalem, then I will serue the LORD.

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Historical definitions

Stay; continuance in a place; residence for a longer or shorter time. To make abode to dwell or reside.

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