Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “He asked me, ‘Who are you?’ “’An Amalekite,’ I answered. New Living Translation “He responded, ‘Who are you?’ “‘I am an Amalekite,’ I told him. English Standard Version And he said to me, ‘Who are you?’ I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ Berean Standard Bible ‘Who are you?’ he asked. So I told him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ King James Bible And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite. New King James Version And he said to me, ‘Who are you?’ So I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ New American Standard Bible Then he said to me, ‘Who are you?’ And I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ NASB 1995 “He said to me, ‘Who are you?’ And I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ NASB 1977 “And he said to me, ‘Who are you?’ And I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ Legacy Standard Bible And he said to me, ‘Who are you?’ And I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ Amplified Bible He asked me, ‘Who are you?’ I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ Christian Standard Bible He asked me, ‘Who are you? ’ I told him: I’m an Amalekite. Holman Christian Standard Bible He asked me, ‘Who are you?’ I told him: I’m an Amalekite. American Standard Version And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite. Contemporary English Version Saul asked me, "Who are you?" "An Amalekite," I answered. English Revised Version And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite. GOD'S WORD® Translation "He asked me, 'Who are you?' "I said to him, 'I'm an Amalekite.' Good News Translation He asked who I was, and I told him that I was an Amalekite. International Standard Version He asked me, 'Who are you?' So I answered him, 'I'm an Amalekite!' Majority Standard Bible ?Who are you?? he asked. So I told him, ?I am an Amalekite.? NET Bible He asked me, 'Who are you?' I told him, 'I'm an Amalekite.' New Heart English Bible He said to me, 'Who are you?' I answered him, 'I am an Amalekite.' Webster's Bible Translation And he said to me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite. World English Bible He said to me, ‘Who are you?’ I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says to me, Who [are] you? And I say to him, I [am] an Amalekite. Young's Literal Translation And he saith to me, Who art thou? and I say unto him, An Amalekite I am.' Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to me, Who thou? and I shall say to him, I an Amalekite. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to me: Who art thou? And I said to him: I am an Amalecite. Catholic Public Domain Version he said to me, “Who are you?” And I said to him, “I am an Amalekite.” New American Bible he asked me, ‘Who are you?’ and I replied, ‘An Amalekite.’ New Revised Standard Version And he said to me, ‘Who are you?’ I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to me, Who are you? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to me, “Who are you?” And I said to him, “I am an Amalekite!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said unto me: Who art thou? And I answered him: I am an Amalekite. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said to me, Who art thou? and I said, I am an Amalekite. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Learns of Saul's Death…7When he turned around and saw me, he called out and I answered, ‘Here I am!’ 8‘Who are you?’ he asked. So I told him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ 9Then he begged me, ‘Stand over me and kill me, for agony has seized me, but my life still lingers.’… Cross References 1 Samuel 31:4 Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and run me through and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. 1 Samuel 28:19 Moreover, the LORD will deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. And the LORD will deliver the army of Israel into the hand of the Philistines.” 1 Samuel 15:28 So Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to your neighbor who is better than you. 1 Samuel 16:13-14 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. / Now the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and a spirit of distress from the LORD began to torment him. 1 Samuel 24:4-6 So David’s men said to him, “This is the day about which the LORD said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do with him as you wish.’” Then David crept up and stealthily cut off a corner of Saul’s robe. / Afterward, David’s conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe. / So 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.” 1 Samuel 26:9-11 But David said to Abishai, “Do not destroy him, for who can extend a hand against the LORD’s anointed and be guiltless?” / David added, “As surely as the LORD lives, the LORD Himself will strike him down; either his day will come and he will die, or he will go into battle and perish. / But the LORD forbid that I should extend my hand against the LORD’s anointed. Instead, take the spear and water jug by his head, and let us go.” 1 Samuel 13:13-14 “You have acted foolishly,” Samuel declared. “You have not kept the command that the LORD your God gave you; if you had, the LORD would have established your kingdom over Israel for all time. / But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler over His people, because you have not kept the command of the LORD.” 1 Samuel 18:12 So Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with David but had departed from Saul. 1 Samuel 19:10 Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear. But David eluded him and the spear struck the wall. And David fled and escaped that night. 1 Samuel 20:31 For as long as the son of Jesse lives on this earth, neither you nor your kingdom shall be established. Now send for him and bring him to me, for he must surely die!” 1 Samuel 22:17-18 Then the king ordered the guards at his side, “Turn and kill the priests of the LORD, because they too sided with David. For they knew he was fleeing, but they did not tell me.” But the king’s servants would not lift a hand to strike the priests of the LORD. / So the king ordered Doeg, “You turn and strike down the priests!” And Doeg the Edomite turned and struck down the priests himself. On that day he killed eighty-five men who wore the linen ephod. 1 Samuel 23:17 saying, “Do not be afraid, for my father Saul will never lay a hand on you. And you will be king over Israel, and I will be your second-in-command. Even my father Saul knows this is true.” 1 Samuel 28:16-18 “Why do you consult me,” asked Samuel, “since the LORD has turned away from you and become your enemy? / He has done exactly what He spoke through me: The LORD has torn the kingdom out of your hand and given it to your neighbor David. / Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out His burning anger against Amalek, the LORD has done this to you today. 1 Samuel 31:1-3 Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before them, and many fell slain on Mount Gilboa. / The Philistines hotly pursued Saul and his sons, and they killed Saul’s sons Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua. / When the battle intensified against Saul, the archers overtook him and wounded him critically. 1 Chronicles 10:4 Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, “Draw your sword and run me through with it, or these uncircumcised men will come and torture me!” But his armor-bearer was terrified and refused to do it. So Saul took his own sword and fell on it. Treasury of Scripture And he said to me, Who are you? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite. an Amalekite Genesis 14:7 And they returned, and came to Enmishpat, which is Kadesh, and smote all the country of the Amalekites, and also the Amorites, that dwelt in Hazezontamar. Exodus 17:8-16 Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim… Numbers 24:20 And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish for ever. Jump to Previous Am' Amalekite Amal'ekite WhoJump to Next Am' Amalekite Amal'ekite Who2 Samuel 1 1. The Amalekite who accused himself of Saul's death is slain17. David laments Saul and Jonathan with a song ‘Who are you?’ he asked. This phrase occurs in the context of a conversation between Saul and an Amalekite on the battlefield. Saul, the first king of Israel, is mortally wounded after a battle with the Philistines. The question "Who are you?" reflects Saul's desperate situation and his need to identify the person who has approached him. In biblical narratives, questions of identity often reveal deeper themes of loyalty, enmity, and divine purpose. Saul's inquiry can be seen as a moment of vulnerability, highlighting the tragic end of his reign. The question also sets the stage for the revelation of the Amalekite's identity, which is significant given the historical enmity between Israel and the Amalekites, as seen in Exodus 17:8-16 and 1 Samuel 15. So I told him, ‘I am an Amalekite.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. SaulThe first king of Israel, who was wounded in battle against the Philistines. His death marks a significant transition in Israel's history. 2. Amalekite A member of a nomadic tribe that was often in conflict with Israel. The Amalekite in this passage claims to have killed Saul at Saul's own request. 3. Mount Gilboa The location where the battle between the Israelites and the Philistines took place, leading to Saul's death. 4. David Although not directly mentioned in this verse, David is the recipient of the Amalekite's message and plays a crucial role in the account as the anointed future king of Israel. 5. Philistines The enemies of Israel in this battle, whose victory leads to the death of Saul and his sons. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceSaul's failure to fully obey God's command regarding the Amalekites in 1 Samuel 15 has long-lasting repercussions, illustrating the importance of complete obedience to God. Integrity in Reporting The Amalekite's account of Saul's death raises questions about truthfulness and integrity. Believers are called to be truthful in all circumstances. God's Sovereignty in Leadership Transitions The transition from Saul to David, despite the chaos and tragedy, demonstrates God's sovereign plan in leadership changes. Trust in God's timing and purpose is essential. The Role of Enemies in God's Plan The Amalekites, though enemies of Israel, are used by God to fulfill His purposes. This reminds us that God can use even adversaries to accomplish His will. The Importance of Identity The Amalekite's identity plays a crucial role in the account. As Christians, understanding our identity in Christ is vital to how we live and interact with the world.(8) An Amalekite.--The Amalekites were hereditary foes of Israel, having attacked them on their first coming out of Egypt (Exodus 17:8-13), and at different times afterwards in the wilderness (Numbers 14:45; Deuteronomy 25:18). During the period of the judges they had also repeatedly joined the foes of Israel (Judges 3:13; Judges 6:3), but some years before this they had been terribly defeated by Saul (1Samuel 15:4-9). and it is possible that the present messenger may either have attached himself to the army of the conqueror, or have been compelled, according to ancient custom, to serve in its ranks. One of their bands had also just received a severe blow at the hands of David, but of this last attack the Amalekite could not have known. . . . Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew ‘Whoמִי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix are you?’ אָ֑תָּה (’āt·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you he asked. וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say So I told וָאֹמַ֣ר (wā·’ō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say him, אֵלָ֔יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to ‘I am אָנֹֽכִי׃ (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I an Amalekite.’ עֲמָלֵקִ֖י (‘ă·mā·lê·qî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6003: Amalekites -- descendants of Amalek Links 2 Samuel 1:8 NIV2 Samuel 1:8 NLT 2 Samuel 1:8 ESV 2 Samuel 1:8 NASB 2 Samuel 1:8 KJV 2 Samuel 1:8 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 1:8 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 1:8 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 1:8 French Bible 2 Samuel 1:8 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 1:8 He said to me Who are you? 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