1 Samuel 26:22
New International Version
“Here is the king’s spear,” David answered. “Let one of your young men come over and get it.

New Living Translation
“Here is your spear, O king,” David replied. “Let one of your young men come over and get it.

English Standard Version
And David answered and said, “Here is the spear, O king! Let one of the young men come over and take it.

Berean Standard Bible
“Here is the king’s spear,” David answered. “Let one of the young men come over and get it.

King James Bible
And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of the young men come over and fetch it.

New King James Version
And David answered and said, “Here is the king’s spear. Let one of the young men come over and get it.

New American Standard Bible
David replied, “Behold, the spear of the king! Now have one of the young men come over and take it.

NASB 1995
David replied, “Behold the spear of the king! Now let one of the young men come over and take it.

NASB 1977
And David answered and said, “Behold the spear of the king! Now let one of the young men come over and take it.

Legacy Standard Bible
And David replied, “Behold the spear of the king! Now let one of the young men come over and take it.

Amplified Bible
David answered, “Look, here is the king’s spear! Now let one of the young men come over and get it.

Christian Standard Bible
David answered, “Here is the king’s spear; have one of the young men come over and get it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David answered, “Here is the king’s spear; have one of the young men come over and get it.

American Standard Version
And David answered and said, Behold the spear, O king! let then one of the young men come over and fetch it.

Contemporary English Version
"Your Majesty, here's your spear! Let one of your soldiers come and get it.

English Revised Version
And David answered and said, Behold the spear, O king! let then one of the young men come over and fetch it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
David responded, "Here's the king's spear. One of the young men should come over and get it.

Good News Translation
David replied, "Here is your spear, Your Majesty. Let one of your men come over and get it.

International Standard Version
David replied, "Here's the king's spear. Have one of the young men come over and get it.

Majority Standard Bible
?Here is the king?s spear,? David answered. ?Let one of the young men come over and get it.

NET Bible
David replied, "Here is the king's spear! Let one of your servants cross over and get it.

New Heart English Bible
And David answered and said, "Look, the king's spear. Now let one of the young men come over and get it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of the young men come over and take it.

World English Bible
David answered, “Behold the spear, O king! Let one of the young men come over and get it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And David answers and says, “Behold, the king’s spear; and let one of the young men pass over, and receive it;

Young's Literal Translation
And David answereth and saith, 'Lo, the king's spear; and let one of the young men pass over, and receive it;

Smith's Literal Translation
And David will answer and say, Behold the king's spear: and will one of the boys pass over and take it?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And David answering, said: Behold the king's spear: let one of the king's servants come over and fetch it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And responding, David said: “Behold, the king’s spear. Let one of the servants of the king cross over and take it.

New American Bible
But David answered: “Here is the king’s spear. Let an attendant come over to get it.

New Revised Standard Version
David replied, “Here is the spear, O king! Let one of the young men come over and get it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! Let one of the young men come over and take it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And David answered and said: “Behold, the scepterspear of the King! Let one of the young men cross over and take it!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And David answered and said: 'Behold the king's spear! let then one of the young men come over and fetch it.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And David answered and said, Behold, the spear of the king: let one of the servants come over and take it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Saul Acknowledges His Sin
21Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!” 22“Here is the king’s spear,” David answered. “Let one of the young men come over and get it. 23May the LORD repay every man for his righteousness and faithfulness. For the LORD delivered you into my hand today, but I would not stretch out my hand against the LORD’s anointed.…

Cross References
1 Samuel 24:11
See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. Know and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.

1 Samuel 24:12
May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you.

1 Samuel 24:17
and said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil.

1 Samuel 24:20
Now I know for sure that you will be king and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hands.

2 Samuel 1:16
For David had said to the Amalekite, “Your blood be on your own head because your own mouth has testified against you, saying, ‘I killed the LORD’s anointed.’”

2 Samuel 16:12
Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”

2 Kings 5:26
But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and maidservants?

Psalm 7:8
The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.

Psalm 18:20
The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.

Psalm 26:1
Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering.

Psalm 35:24
Vindicate me by Your righteousness, O LORD my God, and do not let them gloat over me.

Psalm 37:6
He will bring forth your righteousness like the dawn, your justice like the noonday sun.

Psalm 43:1
Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation; deliver me from deceitful and unjust men.

Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

Matthew 5:39-42
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; / if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well; / and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. ...


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And David answered and said, Behold the king's spear! and let one of the young men come over and fetch it.

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Here is the king’s spear
In this phrase, David is addressing Saul, acknowledging his royal authority by referring to the spear as "the king’s." The spear is a symbol of Saul's power and military might. In ancient Israel, a king's spear was not just a weapon but a symbol of his authority and protection over the nation. By returning the spear, David demonstrates respect for Saul's position as the anointed king, despite Saul's pursuit of him. This act of returning the spear is a gesture of peace and reconciliation, showing David's integrity and his refusal to harm the Lord's anointed.

David answered
David's response is significant in the narrative. His answer is not just verbal but also an action that speaks volumes about his character. In the Hebrew context, the word for "answered" (עָנָה, 'anah) often implies a thoughtful and deliberate response. David's answer is a testament to his wisdom and restraint. He chooses to respond with respect and honor, even when he has the opportunity to retaliate against Saul. This reflects David's deep faith and trust in God's justice and timing.

Let one of the young men come over and get it
David's instruction to have one of Saul's young men retrieve the spear is a further demonstration of his respect and humility. By not approaching Saul's camp himself, David avoids any potential conflict or misunderstanding. The term "young men" (נַעַר, na'ar) in Hebrew often refers to servants or attendants, indicating that David is willing to return the spear without demanding a personal audience with Saul. This action underscores David's desire for peace and his commitment to righteousness. It also highlights the cultural norms of the time, where such gestures were important in maintaining honor and respect between individuals, especially between a king and his subjects.

Verses 22-24. - Behold the king's spear. Rather, "Behold the spear, O king." The other is an unnecessary correction of the Kri. Having restored to Saul this ensign of his authority, David prays that Jehovah may render to every man his righteousness, i.e. may requite David for his upright conduct towards Saul, and by implication punish Saul himself for his unjust conduct. And also his faithfulness, his fidelity, and steady allegiance. This refers exclusively to David, who gives as proof of his faithfulness to his king that he had spared his life when it was delivered into his power. In return for which act God, he affirms, will protect his life. Ver. 24 would be better translated, "And behold, as thy life was great (in value) in my sight this day, so shall my life be great (in value) in the sight of Jehovah, and he shall deliver me out of every strait," every narrowness and difficulty into which Saul's persecution might drive him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Here
הִנֵּ֖ה (hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

is the king’s
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

spear,”
חֲנִ֣ית (ḥă·nîṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2595: A lance

David
דָּוִד֙ (dā·wiḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

answered.
וַיַּ֤עַן (way·ya·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond

“Let one of
אֶחָ֥ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

the young men
מֵֽהַנְּעָרִ֖ים (mê·han·nə·‘ā·rîm)
Preposition-m, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5288: A boy, lad, youth, retainer

come over
וְיַעֲבֹ֛ר (wə·ya·‘ă·ḇōr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

and get it.
וְיִקָּחֶֽהָ׃ (wə·yiq·qā·ḥe·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3947: To take


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