1 And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their hosts together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me in the host, thou and thy men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass in those days 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…
- that the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- gathered H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- their armies 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…
- together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- for warfare 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…
- to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- with Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- And Achish H397 (אֲכִישׁ) — Akish, a Philistine king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thou assuredly H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that thou shalt go out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- with me to battle 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…
- thou and thy men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
2 And David said to Achish, Therefore thou shalt know what thy servant will do. And Achish said to David, Therefore will I make thee keeper of my head for ever.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 Achish H397 (אֲכִישׁ) — Akish, a Philistine king
- Surely H3651 (כֵּן) — properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner, time and…
- thou shalt know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- what thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- can do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- And Achish H397 (אֲכִישׁ) — Akish, a Philistine king
- to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Therefore will I make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- thee keeper H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- of mine head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- for ever 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…
3 Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that had familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- was dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- had lamented H5594 (סָפַד) — properly, to tear the hair and beat the breasts (as Orientals do in grief); generally to lament; by implication, to wail
- him, and buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
- him in Ramah H7414 (רָמָה) — Ramah, the name of four places in Palestine
- even in his own city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- had put away H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- those that had familiar spirits H178 (אוֹב) — properly, a mumble, i.e. a water-skin (from its hollow sound); hence a necromancer (ventriloquist, as from a jar)
- and the wizards H3049 (יִדְּעֹנִי) — properly, a knowing one; specifically, a conjurer; (by impl) a ghost
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
4 And the Philistines gathered themselves together, and came and encamped in Shunem: and Saul gathered all Israel together, and they encamped in Gilboa.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- gathered themselves together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and 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 Shunem H7766 (שׁוּנֵם) — Shunem, a place in Pal
- and Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- gathered H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- and they 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 Gilboa H1533 (גִּלְבֹּעַ) — Gilboa, a mountain of Palestine
5 And when Saul saw the host of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the army 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…
- of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- he was afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- and his heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- greatly 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…
- trembled H2729 (חָרַד) — to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)
6 And when Saul inquired of Jehovah, Jehovah answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- enquired H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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…
- him not, neither by dreams H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- nor by Urim H224 (אוּרִים) — Urim, the oracular brilliancy of the figures in the high-priest's breastplate
- nor by prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
7 Then said Saul unto his servants, Seek me a woman that hath a familiar spirit, that I may go to her, and inquire of her. And his servants said to him, Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at En-dor.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
- unto his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- me a woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- that hath H1172 (בַּעֲלָה) — a mistress
- a familiar spirit H178 (אוֹב) — properly, a mumble, i.e. a water-skin (from its hollow sound); hence a necromancer (ventriloquist, as from a jar)
- that I may go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to her, and enquire H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- of her. And his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- a woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- at Endor H5874 (עֵין־דֹּאר) — En-Dor, a place in Palestine
8 And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and went, he and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, Divine unto me, I pray thee, by the familiar spirit, and bring me up whomsoever I shall name unto thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- disguised H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
- himself, and put on H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
- other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- raiment H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- and he went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- with him, and they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- by night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I pray thee, divine H7080 (קָסַם) — properly, to distribute, i.e. determine by lot or magical scroll; by implication, to divine
- unto me by the familiar spirit H178 (אוֹב) — properly, a mumble, i.e. a water-skin (from its hollow sound); hence a necromancer (ventriloquist, as from a jar)
- up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- whom I shall name H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
9 And the woman said unto him, Behold, thou knowest what Saul hath done, how he hath cut off those that have familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land: wherefore then layest thou a snare for my life, to cause me to die?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Behold, thou knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- what Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- how he hath cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- those that have familiar spirits H178 (אוֹב) — properly, a mumble, i.e. a water-skin (from its hollow sound); hence a necromancer (ventriloquist, as from a jar)
- and the wizards H3049 (יִדְּעֹנִי) — properly, a knowing one; specifically, a conjurer; (by impl) a ghost
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- wherefore then layest thou a snare H5367 (נָקַשׁ) — to entrap (with a noose), literally or figuratively
- for 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)
- to cause me to die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
10 And Saul sware to her by Jehovah, saying, As Jehovah liveth, there shall no punishment happen to thee for this thing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- sware H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- to her by Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- saying 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),…
- there shall H518 (אִם) — used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
- no punishment H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- happen H7136 (קָרָה) — to light upon (chiefly by accident); causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
- to thee for this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
11 Then said the woman, Whom shall I bring up unto thee? And he said, Bring me up Samuel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- Whom shall I bring up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- unto thee? And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Bring me up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
12 And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice; and the woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- she cried H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- with a loud H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- spake H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Why hast thou deceived H7411 (רָמָה) — to hurl; specifically, to shoot; figuratively, to delude or betray (as if causing to fall)
- Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
13 And the king said unto her, Be not afraid: for what seest thou? And the woman said unto Saul, I see a god coming up out of the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto her, Be not afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- for what sawest H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- thou? And the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- unto Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- I saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- 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…
- ascending H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- out of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
14 And he said unto her, What form is he of? And she said, An old man cometh up; and he is covered with a robe. And Saul perceived that it was Samuel, and he bowed with his face to the ground, and did obeisance.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto her, What form H8389 (תֹּאַר) — outline, i.e. figure or appearance
- he of? And she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- An old H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- 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)
- cometh up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- covered H5844 (עָטָה) — to wrap, i.e. cover, veil, clothe, or roll
- with a mantle H4598 (מְעִיל) — a robe (i.e. upper and outer garment)
- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- perceived H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- and he stooped H6915 (קָדַד) — to shrivel up, i.e. contract or bend the body (or neck) in deference
- face H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and bowed H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
15 And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- Why hast thou disquieted H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- me, to bring me up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- And Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I am sore 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…
- distressed H6887 (צָרַר) — to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
- for the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- make war H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against me, and 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…
- is departed H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from me, and answereth 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…
- me no more, neither by 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…
- prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- nor by dreams H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- therefore I have called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- thee, that thou mayest make known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- unto me what I shall do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
16 And Samuel said, Wherefore then dost thou ask of me, seeing Jehovah is departed from thee, and is become thine adversary?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- Wherefore then dost thou ask H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- of me, seeing Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- is departed H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from thee, and is become thine enemy H6145 (עָר) — a foe (as watchful for mischief)
17 And Jehovah hath done unto thee, as he spake by me: and Jehovah hath rent the kingdom out of thy hand, and given it to thy neighbor, even to David.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to him, as he spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- by me 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…
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath rent H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
- the kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- out of 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…
- and given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- it to thy neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
18 Because thou obeyedst not the voice of Jehovah, and didst not execute his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath Jehovah done this thing unto thee this day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- thou obeyedst H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- nor executedst H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- his fierce H2740 (חָרוֹן) — a burning of anger
- wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- upon Amalek H6002 (עֲמָלֵק) — Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country
- therefore hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- unto thee 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…
19 Moreover Jehovah will deliver Israel also with thee into the hand of the Philistines; and to-morrow shalt thou and thy sons be with me: Jehovah will deliver the host of Israel also into the hand of the Philistines.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will also deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- with thee into the 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…
- of the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- and to morrow H4279 (מָחָר) — properly, deferred, i.e. the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
- thou and thy sons 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,…
- with me: Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- also shall deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the army 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…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- into the 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…
20 Then Saul fell straightway his full length upon the earth, and was sore afraid, because of the words of Samuel: and there was no strength in him; for he had eaten no bread all the day, nor all the night.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- fell H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- straightway H4116 (מָהַר) — properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
- all H4393 (מְלֹא) — fulness (literally or figuratively)
- along H6967 (קוֹמָה) — height
- on the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and was sore 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…
- afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- because of the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Samuel H8050 (שְׁמוּאֵל) — Shemuël, the name of three Israelites
- and there was no strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- in him; for he had eaten H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- no bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- all the 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…
- nor all the night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
21 And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and said unto him, Behold, thy handmaid hath hearkened unto thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest unto me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- 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
- and saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that he was sore 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…
- troubled H926 (בָּהַל) — to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Behold, thine handmaid H8198 (שִׁפְחָה) — a female slave (as a member of the household)
- hath obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- thy voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and I have put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- 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)
- in my hand H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- and have hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- unto thy words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- which thou spakest H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
22 Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken thou also unto the voice of thy handmaid, and let me set a morsel of bread before thee; and eat, that thou mayest have strength, when thou goest on thy way.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore, I pray thee, hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- thou also unto the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of thine handmaid H8198 (שִׁפְחָה) — a female slave (as a member of the household)
- and let me set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- a morsel H6595 (פַּת) — a bit
- of bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- 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…
- thee; and eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- that thou mayest have strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- when thou goest H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- on thy way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
23 But he refused, and said, I will not eat. But his servants, together with the woman, constrained him; and he hearkened unto their voice. So he arose from the earth, and sat upon the bed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But he refused H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will not eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- But his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- together with the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- compelled H6555 (פָּרַץ) — to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)
- him; and he hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- unto their voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- So he arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- from the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and sat H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- upon the bed H4296 (מִטָּה) — a bed (as extended) for sleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier
24 And the woman had a fatted calf in the house; and she hasted, and killed it; and she took flour, and kneaded it, and did bake unleavened bread thereof:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- had a fat H4770 (מַרְבֵּק) — a stall (for cattle)
- calf H5695 (עֵגֶל) — a (male) calf (as frisking round), especially one nearly grown (i.e. a steer)
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and she hasted H4116 (מָהַר) — properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly
- and killed H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- it, and took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- flour H7058 (קֶמַח) — flour
- and kneaded H3888 (לוּשׁ) — to knead
- and did bake H644 (אָפָה) — to cook, especially to bake
- unleavened bread H4682 (מַצָּה) — properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e. not soured or bittered with yeast); specifically, an unfermented cake or loaf, or (elliptically) the festival of Pa…
25 and she brought it before Saul, and before his servants; and they did eat. Then they rose up, and went away that night.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she brought H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
- 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…
- Saul H7586 (שָׁאוּל) — Shaul, the name of an Edomite and two Israelites
- and 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…
- his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and they did eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- Then they rose up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and went away H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- that night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity