1 And the Ziphites came unto Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself in the hill of Hachilah, which is before the desert?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the Ziphites H2130 (זִיפִי) — a Ziphite or inhabitant of Ziph
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- to Gibeah H1390 (גִּבְעָה) — Gibah; the name of three places in Palestine
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Doth not David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- hide H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- himself in the hill H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- of Hachilah H2444 (חֲכִילָה) — Chakilah, a hill in Palestine
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Jeshimon H3452 (יְשִׁימוֹן) — a desolation
2 Then Saul arose, and went down to the wilderness of Ziph, having three thousand chosen men of Israel with him, to seek David in the wilderness of Ziph.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and went down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- of Ziph H2128 (זִיף) — Ziph, the name of a place in Palestine; also of an Israelite
- having three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- with him, to seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
3 And Saul encamped in the hill of Hachilah, which is before the desert, by the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- pitched H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- in the hill H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- of Hachilah H2444 (חֲכִילָה) — Chakilah, a hill in Palestine
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Jeshimon H3452 (יְשִׁימוֹן) — a desolation
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- But David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and he saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- him into the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
4 David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come of a certainty.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- therefore sent out H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- spies H7270 (רָגַל) — to walk along; but only in specifically, applications, to reconnoiter, to be a tale-bearer (i.e. slander); to lead about
- and understood H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- was come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- in very deed H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
5 And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had encamped; and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay within the place of the wagons, and the people were encamped round about him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- where Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- had pitched H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- beheld H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- lay H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- and Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ner H5369 (נֵר) — Ner, an Israelite
- the captain H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of his army H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- and Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- in the trench H4570 (מַעְגָּל) — a track (literally or figuratively); also a rampart (as circular)
- and the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- pitched H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
6 Then answered David and said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Abishai the son of Zeruiah, brother to Joab, saying, Who will go down with me to Saul to the camp? And Abishai said, I will go down with thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Ahimelech H288 (אֲחִימֶלֶךְ) — Achimelek, the name of an Israelite and of a Hittite
- the Hittite H2850 (חִתִּי) — a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth
- and to Abishai H52 (אֲבִישַׁי) — Abishai, an Israelite
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Zeruiah H6870 (צְרוּיָה) — Tserujah, an Israelitess
- brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- to Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Who will go down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- with me to Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- to the camp H4264 (מַחֲנֶה) — an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sa…
- And Abishai H52 (אֲבִישַׁי) — Abishai, an Israelite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will go down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
7 So David and Abishai came to the people by night: and, behold, Saul lay sleeping within the place of the wagons, with his spear stuck in the ground at his head; and Abner and the people lay round about him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and Abishai H52 (אֲבִישַׁי) — Abishai, an Israelite
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- by night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- and, behold, Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- lay H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- sleeping H3463 (יָשֵׁן) — sleepy
- within the trench H4570 (מַעְגָּל) — a track (literally or figuratively); also a rampart (as circular)
- and his spear H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
- stuck H4600 (מָעַךְ) — to press, i.e. to pierce, emasculate, handle
- in the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- at his head H4763 (מְרַאֲשָׁה) — properly, a headpiece, i.e. (plural for adverbial) at (or as) the head-rest (or pillow)
- but Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
- and the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
8 Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered up thine enemy into thy hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear to the earth at one stroke, and I will not smite him the second time.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Abishai H52 (אֲבִישַׁי) — Abishai, an Israelite
- to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- hath delivered H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
- thine enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- into thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- now therefore let me smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- him, I pray thee, with the spear H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
- even to the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- at once H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- at once H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- him the second time H8138 (שָׁנָה) — to fold, i.e. duplicate (literally or figuratively); by implication, to transmute (transitive or intransitive)
9 And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not; for who can put forth his hand against Jehovah’s anointed, and be guiltless?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Abishai H52 (אֲבִישַׁי) — Abishai, an Israelite
- Destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- him not: for who can stretch forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- against Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
- and be guiltless H5352 (נָקָה) — to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e. extirpated
10 And David said, As Jehovah liveth, Jehovah will smite him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall go down into battle and perish.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- liveth H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- shall smite H5062 (נָגַף) — to push, gore, defeat, stub (the toe), inflict (a disease)
- him; or his day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- or he shall descend H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- into battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- and perish H5595 (סָפָה) — properly, to scrape (literally, to shave; but usually figuratively) together (i.e. to accumulate or increase) or away (i.e. to scatter, remove, or ruin; intrans…
11 Jehovah forbid that I should put forth my hand against Jehovah’s anointed: but now take, I pray thee, the spear that is at his head, and the cruse of water, and let us go.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- forbid H2486 (חָלִילָה) — literal for a profaned thing; used (interj.) far be it!
- that I should stretch forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- against Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
- but, I pray thee, take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- thou now the spear H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
- at his head H4763 (מְרַאֲשָׁה) — properly, a headpiece, i.e. (plural for adverbial) at (or as) the head-rest (or pillow)
- and the cruse H6835 (צַפַּחַת) — a saucer (as flat)
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and let us go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
12 So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul’s head; and they gat them away: and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither did any awake; for they were all asleep, because a deep sleep from Jehovah was fallen upon them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the spear H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
- and the cruse H6835 (צַפַּחַת) — a saucer (as flat)
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- from Saul’s H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- head H7226 (רַאֲשֹׁת) — a pillow (being for the head)
- and they gat them away H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and no man saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- nor knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- neither awaked H6974 (קוּץ) — to awake (literally or figuratively)
- all asleep H3463 (יָשֵׁן) — sleepy
- because a deep sleep H8639 (תַּרְדֵּמָה) — a lethargy or (by implication) trance
- from Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
13 Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being between them;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- went over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- to the other side H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
- and stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- on the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of an hill H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- afar off H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- a great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- space H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
14 and David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who art thou that criest to the king?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- to the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and to Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Ner H5369 (נֵר) — Ner, an Israelite
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Answerest H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- thou not, Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
- Then Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- criest H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- to the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
15 And David said to Abner, Art not thou a valiant man? and who is like to thee in Israel? wherefore then hast thou not kept watch over thy lord the king? for there came one of the people in to destroy the king thy lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Abner H74 (אַבְנֵר) — Abner, an Israelite
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- like to thee in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- wherefore then hast thou not kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- thy lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- for there came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- in to destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
16 This thing is not good that thou hast done. As Jehovah liveth, ye are worthy to die, because ye have not kept watch over your lord, Jehovah’s anointed. And now see where the king’s spear is, and the cruse of water that was at his head.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- This thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- not good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- that thou hast done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- liveth H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- worthy H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- to die H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- because ye have not kept H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- your master H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
- And now see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- where the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- spear H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
- and the cruse H6835 (צַפַּחַת) — a saucer (as flat)
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- at his head H4763 (מְרַאֲשָׁה) — properly, a headpiece, i.e. (plural for adverbial) at (or as) the head-rest (or pillow)
17 And Saul knew David’s voice, and said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And David said, It is my voice, my lord, O king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- knew H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
- David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- this thy voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- O king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in my hand?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Wherefore doth my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- thus pursue H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- his servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- for what have I done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- or what evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- in mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If it be Jehovah that hath stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if it be the children of men, cursed be they before Jehovah; for they have driven me out this day that I should not cleave unto the inheritance of Jehovah, saying, Go, serve other gods.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of his servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- If Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- have stirred thee up H5496 (סוּת) — properly, to prick, i.e. (figuratively) stimulate; by implication, to seduce
- against me, let him accept H7306 (רוּחַ) — properly, to blow, i.e. breathe; only (literally) to smell or (by implication, perceive (figuratively, to anticipate, enjoy)
- an offering H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- cursed H779 (אָרַר) — to execrate
- they before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for they have driven H1644 (גָּרַשׁ) — to drive out from a possession; especially to expatriate or divorce
- me out this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- from abiding H5596 (סָפַח) — properly, to scrape out, but in certain peculiar senses (of removal or association)
- in the inheritance H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
20 Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth away from the presence of Jehovah: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore, let not my blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- to the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- before the face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- is come out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- a H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- flea H6550 (פַּרְעֹשׁ) — a flea (as the isolated insect)
- as when one doth hunt H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- a partridge H7124 (קֹרֵא) — a caller, i.e. partridge (from its cry)
- in the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
21 Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David; for I will no more do thee harm, because my life was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- I have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- for I will no more do thee harm H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
- because my soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- was precious H3365 (יָקַר) — properly, apparently, to be heavy, i.e. (figuratively) valuable; causatively, to make rare (figuratively, to inhibit)
- in thine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- behold, I have played the fool H5528 (סָכַל) — to be silly
- and have erred H7686 (שָׁגָה) — to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel,…
- exceedingly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- exceedingly H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
22 And David answered and said, Behold the spear, O king! let then one of the young men come over and fetch it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- spear H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
- and let one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of the young men H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- come over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- and fetch H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
23 And Jehovah will render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness; forasmuch as Jehovah delivered thee into my hand to-day, and I would not put forth my hand against Jehovah’s anointed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- render H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- his righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- and his faithfulness H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- to day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- but I would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
- not stretch forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- mine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- against Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
24 And, behold, as thy life was much set by this day in mine eyes, so let my life be much set by in the eyes of Jehovah, and let him deliver me out of all tribulation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And, behold, as thy life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- was much set by H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- in mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- so let my life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- be much set by H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- in the eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and let him deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- me out of all tribulation H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
25 Then Saul said to David, Blessed be thou, my son David: thou shalt both do mightily, and shalt surely prevail. So David went his way, and Saul returned to his place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- thou, my son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- thou shalt both do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- great H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and also shalt still H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- prevail H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- So David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- on his way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- returned H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to his place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)