Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And he added, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done, and what wrong am I guilty of? New Living Translation Why are you chasing me? What have I done? What is my crime? English Standard Version And he said, “Why does my lord pursue after his servant? For what have I done? What evil is on my hands? Berean Standard Bible And he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand? King James Bible And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? New King James Version And he said, “Why does my lord thus pursue his servant? For what have I done, or what evil is in my hand? New American Standard Bible He also said, “Why then is my lord pursuing his servant? For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand? NASB 1995 He also said, “Why then is my lord pursuing his servant? For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand? NASB 1977 He also said, “Why then is my lord pursuing his servant? For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand? Legacy Standard Bible He also said, “Why then is my lord pursuing his servant? For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand? Amplified Bible And David said, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand? Christian Standard Bible Then he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What crime have I committed? Holman Christian Standard Bible Then he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand? American Standard Version And he said, Wherefore doth my lord pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand? Contemporary English Version Why are you hunting me down? Have I done something wrong, or have I committed a crime? English Revised Version And he said, Wherefore doth my lord pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? GOD'S WORD® Translation "Why are you pursuing me?" he added. "What have I done? What crime have I committed? Good News Translation And he added, "Why, sir, are you still pursuing me, your servant? What have I done? What crime have I committed? International Standard Version David said, "Why is your majesty pursuing his servant? For what have I done, and what evil do I bear toward you? Majority Standard Bible And he continued, ?Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand? NET Bible He went on to say, "Why is my lord chasing his servant? What have I done? What wrong have I done? New Heart English Bible He said, "Why does my lord pursue after his servant? For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hand? Webster's Bible Translation And he said, Why doth my lord thus pursue his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand? World English Bible He said, “Why does my lord pursue his servant? For what have I done? What evil is in my hand? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says, “Why [is] this—my lord is pursuing after his servant? For what have I done, and what evil [is] in my hand? Young's Literal Translation and he saith, 'Why is this -- my lord is pursuing after his servant? for what have I done, and what is in my hand evil? Smith's Literal Translation And he will say, Wherefore this my lord pursued after his servant? for what did I? and what evil in my hand? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said: Wherefore doth my lord persecute his servant? What have I done? or what evil is there in my hand? Catholic Public Domain Version And he said: “For what reason has my lord pursued his servant? What have I done? Or what evil is there in my hand? New American Bible He continued: “Why does my lord pursue his servant? What have I done? What evil am I planning? New Revised Standard Version And he added, “Why does my lord pursue his servant? For what have I done? What guilt is on my hands? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen David said, Why does my lord pursue after his servant? For what have I done? Or what evil is in my hands? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David said: “My Lord, why are you chasing after your Servant? What have I done and what is the evil that is in my hands? OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said: 'Wherefore doth my lord pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand? Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said, Why does my lord thus pursue after his servant? for in what have I sinned? and what unrighteousness has been found in me? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Reproves Abner…17Then Saul recognized David’s voice and asked, “Is that your voice, David my son?” “It is my voice, my lord and king,” David said. 18And he continued, “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand? 19Now please, may my lord the king hear the words of his servant: If the LORD has stirred you up against me, then may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed in the presence of the LORD! For today they have driven me away from sharing in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’… Cross References Psalm 7:3-5 O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands, / if I have rewarded my ally with evil, if I have plundered my foe without cause, / then may my enemy pursue me and overtake me; may he trample me to the ground and leave my honor in the dust. Selah Psalm 35:7 For without cause they laid their net for me; without reason they dug a pit for my soul. Psalm 109:3-5 They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. / In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer. / They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love. Psalm 59:3-4 See how they lie in wait for me. Fierce men conspire against me for no transgression or sin of my own, O LORD. / For no fault of my own, they move swiftly to attack me. Arise to help me, and take notice. Psalm 69:4 Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay. Psalm 119:161 Rulers persecute me without cause, but my heart fears only Your word. Psalm 56:5-6 All day long they twist my words; all their thoughts are on my demise. / They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps while they wait to take my life. Psalm 140:1-3 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, / who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long. / They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah Psalm 31:13 For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life. Psalm 38:19-20 Many are my enemies without cause, and many hate me without reason. / Those who repay my good with evil attack me for pursuing the good. Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. John 15:18-21 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. ... Romans 12:18-21 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.” / On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.” ... 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. 1 Peter 4:14-16 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. / Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler. / But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name. Treasury of Scripture And he said, Why does my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand? Wherefore 1 Samuel 24:9,11-14 And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt? … Psalm 7:3-5 O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; … Psalm 35:7 For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul. what have I 1 Samuel 17:29 And David said, What have I now done? Is there not a cause? John 8:46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? John 10:32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? Jump to Previous Added Armed Evil Hand Hands Pursue Pursuing Servant Wherefore WrongJump to Next Added Armed Evil Hand Hands Pursue Pursuing Servant Wherefore Wrong1 Samuel 26 1. Saul, by the discovery of the Ziphites, comes to Hachilah against David4. David coming into the trench keeps Abishai from killing Saul, 11. but takes his spear and jug 13. David reproves Abner 17. and exhorts Saul 21. Saul acknowledges his sin And he continued, This phrase indicates that David is in the midst of a dialogue, continuing a conversation. The context is a confrontation between David and King Saul. David has just spared Saul's life for the second time, demonstrating his respect for God's anointed king despite Saul's pursuit of him. This ongoing dialogue reflects David's patience and persistence in seeking reconciliation and understanding. “Why is my lord pursuing his servant? What have I done? What evil is in my hand? Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe future king of Israel, anointed by Samuel, who is currently being pursued by King Saul. David is known for his faithfulness to God and his refusal to harm Saul, despite being unjustly hunted. 2. Saul The first king of Israel, who has become increasingly paranoid and jealous of David, fearing the loss of his throne. Saul's pursuit of David is driven by insecurity and disobedience to God. 3. The Wilderness of Ziph A desert area where David and his men are hiding. It is a place of refuge for David but also a place of testing and reliance on God. 4. Abishai David's nephew and one of his loyal warriors, who accompanies David into Saul's camp and offers to kill Saul, but David restrains him. 5. The Camp of Saul The location where Saul and his men are encamped, and where David demonstrates his integrity by sparing Saul's life. Teaching Points Integrity in AdversityDavid's question to Saul highlights his innocence and integrity. Believers are called to maintain their integrity even when falsely accused or pursued by adversaries. Trust in God's Justice David's restraint in not harming Saul demonstrates his trust in God's justice. Christians are encouraged to rely on God to vindicate them rather than taking matters into their own hands. Responding to Persecution David's respectful address to Saul, despite Saul's hostility, teaches believers to respond to persecution with grace and respect. The Power of a Clear Conscience David's ability to confront Saul with confidence stems from his clear conscience. Maintaining a clear conscience before God and others empowers believers to stand firm in truth. The Role of Godly Counsel David's interaction with Abishai shows the importance of surrounding oneself with godly counsel that encourages righteousness and restraint.(18) What have I done?--The whole address of David to Saul is intensely reverent, even loving. The conspicuous trophy of his late "night raid" was in his hand; we can imagine the first rays of the morning sun lighting up the glittering royal spear grasped by David. Saul could not help recognising that at least the son of Jesse sought not his life. Hebrew And he continued,וַיֹּ֕אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Why לָ֥מָּה (lām·māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what is my lord אֲדֹנִ֥י (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller pursuing רֹדֵ֖ף (rō·ḏêp̄) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute his servant? עַבְדּ֑וֹ (‘aḇ·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant What מֶ֣ה (meh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what have I done? עָשִׂ֔יתִי (‘ā·śî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6213: To do, make What וּמַה־ (ū·mah-) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what evil רָעָֽה׃ (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil is in my hand? בְּיָדִ֖י (bə·yā·ḏî) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand Links 1 Samuel 26:18 NIV1 Samuel 26:18 NLT 1 Samuel 26:18 ESV 1 Samuel 26:18 NASB 1 Samuel 26:18 KJV 1 Samuel 26:18 BibleApps.com 1 Samuel 26:18 Biblia Paralela 1 Samuel 26:18 Chinese Bible 1 Samuel 26:18 French Bible 1 Samuel 26:18 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Samuel 26:18 He said Why does my lord pursue (1Sa iSam 1 Sam i sa) |
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