Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version With these words David sharply rebuked his men and did not allow them to attack Saul. And Saul left the cave and went his way. New Living Translation So David restrained his men and did not let them kill Saul. After Saul had left the cave and gone on his way, English Standard Version So David persuaded his men with these words and did not permit them to attack Saul. And Saul rose up and left the cave and went on his way. Berean Standard Bible With these words David restrained his men, and he did not let them rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way. King James Bible So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way. New King James Version So David restrained his servants with these words, and did not allow them to rise against Saul. And Saul got up from the cave and went on his way. New American Standard Bible And David rebuked his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. And Saul got up, left the cave, and went on his way. NASB 1995 David persuaded his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. And Saul arose, left the cave, and went on his way. NASB 1977 And David persuaded his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. And Saul arose, left the cave, and went on his way. Legacy Standard Bible And David tore his men to pieces with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. And Saul arose, left the cave, and went on his way. Amplified Bible So David strongly rebuked his men with these words and did not let them rise up against Saul. Saul got up, left the cave and went on his way. Christian Standard Bible With these words David persuaded his men, and he did not let them rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way. Holman Christian Standard Bible With these words David persuaded his men, and he did not let them rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way. American Standard Version So David checked his men with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. And Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way. English Revised Version So David checked his men with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. And Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way. GOD'S WORD® Translation So David stopped his men by saying this to them and didn't let them attack Saul. Saul left the cave and went out onto the road. Good News Translation So David convinced his men that they should not attack Saul. Saul got up, left the cave, and started away. International Standard Version David restrained his men with his words and did not allow them to rebel against Saul. Saul got up from the cave and started off. Majority Standard Bible With these words David restrained his men, and he did not let them rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way. NET Bible David restrained his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and started down the road. New Heart English Bible So David persuaded his men with these words and did not allow them to rise up against Saul. Then Saul got up, and went down the road. Webster's Bible Translation So David restrained his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose out of the cave, and went on his way. World English Bible So David checked his men with these words, and didn’t allow them to rise against Saul. Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd David subdues his men by words, and has not permitted them to rise against Saul; and Saul has risen from the cave, and goes on the way; Young's Literal Translation And David subdueth his men by words, and hath not permitted them to rise against Saul; and Saul hath risen from the cave, and goeth on the way; Smith's Literal Translation And David will divide his men with words, and he gave them not to rise against Saul, and Saul rose up from the cave and went in the way. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd David stopped his men with his words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rising up out of the cave, went on his way. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible With these words David restrained his men and would not permit them to attack Saul. Saul then left the cave and went on his way. New Revised Standard Version So David scolded his men severely and did not permit them to attack Saul. Then Saul got up and left the cave, and went on his way. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo David restrained the men who were with him with these words, and did not permit them to rise against Saul. And Saul rose up out of the cave and went on his way. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David moved the men who were with him to regret with these words, and he did not allow them to rise against Shaul. And Shaul arose from the cave and he went on in the way OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So David checked his men with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. And Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way. Brenton Septuagint Translation So David persuaded his men by his words, and did not suffer them to arise and slay Saul: and Saul arose and went his way. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Spares Saul…6So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my hand against him, since he is the LORD’s anointed.” 7With these words David restrained his men, and he did not let them rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way. 8After that, David got up, went out of the cave, and called out to Saul, “My lord the king!” When Saul looked behind him, David bowed facedown in reverence… Cross References Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. 1 Peter 3:9 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. Luke 6:27-28 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Genesis 50:19-21 But Joseph replied, “Do not be afraid. Am I in the place of God? / As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. / Therefore do not be afraid. I will provide for you and your little ones.” So Joseph reassured his brothers and spoke kindly to them. Deuteronomy 32:35 Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” Proverbs 25:21-22 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you. Matthew 5:39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. Exodus 23:4-5 If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it. Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. 2 Kings 6:21-23 And when the king of Israel saw them, he asked Elisha, “My father, shall I kill them? Shall I kill them?” / “Do not kill them,” he replied. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and then return to their master.” / So the king prepared a great feast for them, and after they had finished eating and drinking, he sent them away, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean raiders did not come into the land of Israel again. Romans 12:17-21 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ... James 4:12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? Treasury of Scripture So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way. stayed [heb] cut off Psalm 7:4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:) Matthew 5:44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; Romans 12:17-21 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men… suffered 1 Samuel 25:33 And blessed be thy advice, and blessed be thou, which hast kept me this day from coming to shed blood, and from avenging myself with mine own hand. Jump to Previous Allow Attack Cave Checked David Kept Permit Permitted Persuaded Rebuked Restrained Rise Risen Rose Saul Servants Subdueth Suffered Way WordsJump to Next Allow Attack Cave Checked David Kept Permit Permitted Persuaded Rebuked Restrained Rise Risen Rose Saul Servants Subdueth Suffered Way Words1 Samuel 24 1. David, in a cave at En Gedi, spares his life8. He shows thereby his innocence, 16. Saul, acknowledging his fault, takes an oath of David, and departs. So with these words This phrase indicates the power of speech and persuasion. In Hebrew, the word for "words" is "דָּבָר" (dabar), which can mean speech, matter, or thing. David's words were not just a simple command but a profound moral argument that appealed to the conscience of his men. This highlights the importance of righteous leadership and the ability to influence others towards godliness and restraint. David persuaded his men and did not let them rise up against Saul Then Saul left the cave and went on his way Hebrew With these wordsבַּדְּבָרִ֔ים (bad·də·ḇā·rîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause David דָּוִ֤ד (dā·wiḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse restrained וַיְשַׁסַּ֨ע (way·šas·sa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8156: To split, tear, to upbraid his men, אֲנָשָׁיו֙ (’ă·nā·šāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person and he did not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no let נְתָנָ֖ם (nə·ṯā·nām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set them rise up לָק֣וּם (lā·qūm) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Saul. שָׁא֑וּל (šā·’ūl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites Then Saul וְשָׁא֛וּל (wə·šā·’ūl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7586: Saul -- first king of Israel, also an Edomite and two Israelites left קָ֥ם (qām) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand the cave מֵהַמְּעָרָ֖ה (mê·ham·mə·‘ā·rāh) Preposition-m, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4631: A cavern and went וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk on his way. בַּדָּֽרֶךְ׃ (bad·dā·reḵ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action Links 1 Samuel 24:7 NIV1 Samuel 24:7 NLT 1 Samuel 24:7 ESV 1 Samuel 24:7 NASB 1 Samuel 24:7 KJV 1 Samuel 24:7 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 24:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 24:7 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 24:7 French Bible 1 Samuel 24:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 24:7 So David checked his men with these (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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