David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Samuel 26:4 · retained source text
Dauid therefore sent out spies, and vnderstood that Saul was come in very deed.
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spies
Meaning of “spies”
Persons secretly sent to obtain information or carry out a concealed purpose.
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14 occurrences14 verses8 booksKJV PCE
First occurrence: Genesis 42:9
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Every verse containing “spies”
¶ But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Samuel 15:10 · retained source text
¶ But Absalom sent spies thorowout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soone as yee heare the sound of the trumpet, then yee shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Luke 20:20 · retained source text
And they watched him, and sent foorth spies, which should faine themselues iust men, that they might take holde of his words, that so they might deliuer him vnto the power and authoritie of the gouernour.
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hebrews 11:31 · retained source text
By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that beleeued not, when shee had receiued the spies with peace.
1611 marginal noteOr, that were disobedient.
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