1 Samuel 24 - Compare Translations
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1 Samuel 24:1
KJVAnd it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
WEBWhen Saul had returned from following the Philistines, he was told, “Behold, David is in the wilderness of En Gedi.”
YLTAnd it cometh to pass when Saul hath turned back from after the Philistines, that they declare to him, saying, `Lo, David [is] in the wilderness of En-gedi.'
1 Samuel 24:2
KJVThen Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.
WEBThen Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men on the rocks of the wild goats.
YLTAnd Saul taketh three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and goeth to seek David and his men, on the front of the rocks of the wild goats,
1 Samuel 24:3
KJVAnd he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.
WEBHe came to the sheep pens by the way, where there was a cave; and Saul went in to relieve himself. Now David and his men were staying in the innermost parts of the cave.
YLTand he cometh in unto folds of the flock, on the way, and there [is] a cave, and Saul goeth in to cover his feet; and David and his men in the sides of the cave are abiding.
1 Samuel 24:4
KJVAnd the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the Lord said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.
WEBDavid’s men said to him, “Behold, the day of which Yahweh said to you, ‘Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, and you shall do to him as it shall seem good to you.’” Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul’s robe secretly.
YLTAnd the men of David say unto him, `Lo, the day of which Jehovah said unto thee, Lo, I am giving thine enemy into thy hand, and thou hast done to him as it is good in thine eyes;' and David riseth and cutteth off the skirt of the upper robe which [is] on Saul -- gently.
1 Samuel 24:5
KJVAnd it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
WEBAfterward, David’s heart struck him, because he had cut off Saul’s skirt.
YLTAnd it cometh to pass afterwards that the heart of David smiteth him, because that he hath cut off the skirt which [is] on Saul,
1 Samuel 24:6
KJVAnd he said unto his men, The Lord forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the Lord's anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the Lord.
WEBHe said to his men, “Yahweh forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, Yahweh’s anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, since he is Yahweh’s anointed.”
YLTand he saith to his men, `Far be it from me, by Jehovah; I do not do this thing to my lord -- to the anointed of Jehovah -- to put forth my hand against him, for the anointed of Jehovah he [is].'
1 Samuel 24:7
KJVSo David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
WEBSo David checked his men with these words, and didn’t allow them to rise against Saul. Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
YLTAnd David subdueth his men by words, and hath not permitted them to rise against Saul; and Saul hath risen from the cave, and goeth on the way;
1 Samuel 24:8
KJVDavid also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.
WEBDavid also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, “My lord the king!”
YLTand David riseth afterwards, and goeth out from the cave, and calleth after Saul, saying, `My lord, O king!' And Saul looketh attentively behind him, and David boweth -- face to the earth -- and doth obeisance.
1 Samuel 24:9
KJVAnd David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?
WEBDavid said to Saul, “Why do you listen to men’s words, saying, ‘Behold, David seeks to harm you?’
YLTAnd David saith to Saul, `Why dost thou hear the words of man, saying, Lo, David is seeking thine evil?
1 Samuel 24:10
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1 Samuel 24:11
KJVMoreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand: for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in mine hand, and I have not sinned against thee; yet thou huntest my soul to take it.
WEBMoreover, my father, behold, yes, see the skirt of your robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of your robe, and didn’t kill you, know and see that there is neither evil nor disobedience in my hand, and I have not sinned against you, though you hunt for my life to take it.
YLT`And, my father, see, yea see the skirt of thine upper robe in my hand; for by cutting off the skirt of thy upper robe, and I have not slain thee, know and see that there is not in my hand evil and transgression, and I have not sinned against thee, and thou art hunting my soul to take it!
1 Samuel 24:12
KJVThe Lord judge between me and thee, and the Lord avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
WEBMay Yahweh judge between me and you, and may Yahweh avenge me of you; but my hand will not be on you.
YLT`Jehovah doth judge between me and thee, and Jehovah hath avenged me of thee, and my hand is not on thee;
1 Samuel 24:13
KJVAs saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
WEBAs the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes wickedness;’ but my hand will not be on you.
YLTas saith the simile of the ancients, From the wicked goeth out wickedness, and my hand is not on thee.
1 Samuel 24:14
KJVAfter whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.
WEBAgainst whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom do you pursue? A dead dog? A flea?
YLT`After whom hath the king of Israel come out? after whom art thou pursuing? -- after a dead dog! after one flea!
1 Samuel 24:15
KJVThe Lord therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.
WEBMay Yahweh therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and you, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of your hand.”
YLTAnd Jehovah hath been for judge, and hath judged between me and thee, yea, he seeth and pleadeth my cause, and doth deliver me out of thy hand.'
1 Samuel 24:16
KJVAnd it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, Is this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.
WEBIt came to pass, when David had finished speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, “Is that your voice, my son David?” Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.
YLTAnd it cometh to pass, when David completeth to speak these words unto Saul, that Saul saith, `Is this thy voice, my son David?' and Saul lifteth up his voice, and weepeth.
1 Samuel 24:17
KJVAnd he said to David, Thou art more righteous than I: for thou hast rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded thee evil.
WEBHe said to David, “You are more righteous than I; for you have done good to me, whereas I have done evil to you.
YLTAnd he saith unto David, `More righteous thou [art] than I; for thou hast done me good, and I have done thee evil;
1 Samuel 24:18
KJVAnd thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the Lord had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not.
WEBYou have declared today how you have dealt well with me, because when Yahweh had delivered me up into your hand, you didn’t kill me.
YLTand thou hast declared to-day how that thou hast done good with me, how that Jehovah shut me up into thy hand, and thou didst not slay me,
1 Samuel 24:19
KJVFor if a man find his enemy, will he let him go well away? wherefore the Lord reward thee good for that thou hast done unto me this day.
WEBFor if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me today.
YLTand that a man doth find his enemy, and hath sent him away in a good manner; and Jehovah doth repay thee good for that which thou didst to me this day.
1 Samuel 24:20
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1 Samuel 24:21
KJVSwear now therefore unto me by the Lord, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.
WEBSwear now therefore to me by Yahweh, that you will not cut off my offspring after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father’s house.”
YLTand, now, swear to me by Jehovah -- thou dost not cut off my seed after me, nor dost thou destroy my name from the house of my father.'
1 Samuel 24:22
KJVAnd David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold.
WEBDavid swore to Saul. Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.
YLTAnd David sweareth to Saul, and Saul goeth unto his house, and David and his men have gone up unto the fortress.
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