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the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
the Week of Proper 18 / Ordinary 23
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1 Samuel 24:5
And later, David was full of regret for cutting off Saul's skirt.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Afterward, David’s conscience bothered him because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe.
Afterward, David’s conscience bothered him because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe.
Hebrew Names Version
It happened afterward, that David's heart struck him, because he had cut off Sha'ul's skirt.
It happened afterward, that David's heart struck him, because he had cut off Sha'ul's skirt.
King James Version
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Lexham English Bible
And then afterward David felt guilty, because he had cut the hem of Saul's robe.
And then afterward David felt guilty, because he had cut the hem of Saul's robe.
English Standard Version
And afterward David's heart struck him, because he had cut off a corner of Saul's robe.
And afterward David's heart struck him, because he had cut off a corner of Saul's robe.
New Century Version
Later David felt guilty because he had cut off a corner of Saul's robe.
Later David felt guilty because he had cut off a corner of Saul's robe.
New English Translation
Afterward David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off an edge of Saul's robe.
Afterward David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off an edge of Saul's robe.
Amplified Bible
Afterward, David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off the hem of Saul's robe.
Afterward, David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off the hem of Saul's robe.
New American Standard Bible
But it came about afterward that David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off the edge of Saul's robe.
But it came about afterward that David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off the edge of Saul's robe.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And afterward Dauid was touched in his heart, because he had cut off the lappe which was on Sauls garment.
And afterward Dauid was touched in his heart, because he had cut off the lappe which was on Sauls garment.
Legacy Standard Bible
And it happened afterward that David's heart struck him because he had cut off the edge of Saul's robe.
And it happened afterward that David's heart struck him because he had cut off the edge of Saul's robe.
Contemporary English Version
Afterwards, David was sorry that he had even done that,
Afterwards, David was sorry that he had even done that,
Complete Jewish Bible
and David's men said to him, "Look! The day has come that Adonai told you about when he said to you, ‘I will turn your enemy over to you, and you will do to him whatever seems good to you.'" Then David stole over unobserved and cut off the corner of Sha'ul's cloak.
and David's men said to him, "Look! The day has come that Adonai told you about when he said to you, ‘I will turn your enemy over to you, and you will do to him whatever seems good to you.'" Then David stole over unobserved and cut off the corner of Sha'ul's cloak.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass afterwards that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
And it came to pass afterwards that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Easy-to-Read Version
Later, David felt bad about what he did.
Later, David felt bad about what he did.
George Lamsa Translation
But afterward David regretted that he had cut off the skirt of Sauls robe.
But afterward David regretted that he had cut off the skirt of Sauls robe.
Good News Translation
But then David's conscience began to hurt,
But then David's conscience began to hurt,
Literal Translation
And it happened afterward, the heart of David struck him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
And it happened afterward, the heart of David struck him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Neuertheles it smote him afterwarde in his hert, because he had cut of the typpe of Sauls garment,
Neuertheles it smote him afterwarde in his hert, because he had cut of the typpe of Sauls garment,
American Standard Version
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And afterwarde Dauids heart smote him, because he had cut of the lap of Sauls garment.
And afterwarde Dauids heart smote him, because he had cut of the lap of Sauls garment.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
King James Version (1611)
And it came to passe afterward, that Dauids heart smote him, because he had cut off Sauls skirt.
And it came to passe afterward, that Dauids heart smote him, because he had cut off Sauls skirt.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And the men of David said to him, Behold, this is the day of which the Lord spoke to thee, that he would deliver thine enemy into thy hands; and thou shalt do to him as it is good in thy sight. So David arose and cut off the skirt of Saul’s garment secretly.
And the men of David said to him, Behold, this is the day of which the Lord spoke to thee, that he would deliver thine enemy into thy hands; and thou shalt do to him as it is good in thy sight. So David arose and cut off the skirt of Saul’s garment secretly.
English Revised Version
And it came to pass afterward, that David’s heart smote him because he had cut off Saul’s skirt.
And it came to pass afterward, that David’s heart smote him because he had cut off Saul’s skirt.
Berean Standard Bible
Afterward, David's conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul's robe.
Afterward, David's conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul's robe.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Aftir these thingis Dauid smoot his herte, for he hadde kit awei the hemme of the mentil of Saul.
Aftir these thingis Dauid smoot his herte, for he hadde kit awei the hemme of the mentil of Saul.
Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass afterwards that the heart of David smiteth him, because that he hath cut off the skirt which [is] on Saul,
And it cometh to pass afterwards that the heart of David smiteth him, because that he hath cut off the skirt which [is] on Saul,
Update Bible Version
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
World English Bible
It happened afterward, that David's heart struck him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
It happened afterward, that David's heart struck him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
New King James Version
Now it happened afterward that David's heart troubled him because he had cut Saul's robe.
Now it happened afterward that David's heart troubled him because he had cut Saul's robe.
New Living Translation
But then David's conscience began bothering him because he had cut Saul's robe.
But then David's conscience began bothering him because he had cut Saul's robe.
New Life Bible
After this, David felt guilty in his heart because he had cut off a piece of Saul's clothing.
After this, David felt guilty in his heart because he had cut off a piece of Saul's clothing.
New Revised Standard
Afterward David was stricken to the heart because he had cut off a corner of Saul's cloak.
Afterward David was stricken to the heart because he had cut off a corner of Saul's cloak.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass afterwards that David's heart smote him, - because he had cut off the corner of the robe which belonged to Saul.
And it came to pass afterwards that David's heart smote him, - because he had cut off the corner of the robe which belonged to Saul.
Douay-Rheims Bible
(24-6) After which David’s heart struck him, because he had cut off the hem of Saul’s robe.
(24-6) After which David’s heart struck him, because he had cut off the hem of Saul’s robe.
Revised Standard Version
And afterward David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
And afterward David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
THE MESSAGE
Immediately, he felt guilty. He said to his men, " God forbid that I should have done this to my master, God 's anointed, that I should so much as raise a finger against him. He's God 's anointed!" David held his men in check with these words and wouldn't let them pounce on Saul. Saul got up, left the cave, and went on down the road.
Immediately, he felt guilty. He said to his men, " God forbid that I should have done this to my master, God 's anointed, that I should so much as raise a finger against him. He's God 's anointed!" David held his men in check with these words and wouldn't let them pounce on Saul. Saul got up, left the cave, and went on down the road.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
It came about afterward that David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off the edge of Saul's robe.
It came about afterward that David's conscience bothered him because he had cut off the edge of Saul's robe.
Contextual Overview
1 Now when Saul came back from fighting the Philistines, news was given him that David was in the waste land of En-gedi. 2 Then Saul took three thousand of the best men out of all Israel, and went in search of David and his men on the rocks of the mountain goats. 3 And on the way he came to a place where sheep were kept, where there was a hollow in the rock; and Saul went in for a private purpose. Now David and his men were in the deepest part of the hollow. 4 And David's men said to him, Now is the time when the Lord says to you, I will give up your hater into your hands to do with him whatever seems good to you. Then David, getting up, took the skirt of Saul's robe in his hand, cutting off the end of it without his knowledge. 5 And later, David was full of regret for cutting off Saul's skirt. 6 And David said to his men, Before the Lord, never let it be said that my hand was lifted up against my lord, the man of the Lord's selection, for the Lord's holy oil has been put on him. 7 So with these words David kept his servants back, and did not let them make an attack on Saul. And Saul got up and went on his way. 8 And after that David came out of the hollow rock, and crying after Saul said, My lord the king. And when Saul gave a look back, David went down on his face and gave him honour.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
David's heart: 2 Samuel 12:9, 2 Samuel 24:10, 2 Kings 22:19, 1 John 3:20, 1 John 3:21
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 25:13 - David also 1 Kings 11:30 - rent it Romans 13:5 - ye
Cross-References
Genesis 24:58
And they sent for Rebekah and said to her, Are you ready to go with this man? And she said, I am ready.
And they sent for Rebekah and said to her, Are you ready to go with this man? And she said, I am ready.
Exodus 9:2
For if you will not let them go, but still keep them in your power,
For if you will not let them go, but still keep them in your power,
Exodus 20:7
You are not to make use of the name of the Lord your God for an evil purpose; whoever takes the Lord's name on his lips for an evil purpose will be judged a sinner by the Lord
You are not to make use of the name of the Lord your God for an evil purpose; whoever takes the Lord's name on his lips for an evil purpose will be judged a sinner by the Lord
Proverbs 13:16
A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.
A sharp man does everything with knowledge, but a foolish man makes clear his foolish thoughts.
Jeremiah 4:2
And you will take your oath, By the living Lord, in good faith and wisdom and righteousness; and the nations will make use of you as a blessing, and in you will they take a pride.
And you will take your oath, By the living Lord, in good faith and wisdom and righteousness; and the nations will make use of you as a blessing, and in you will they take a pride.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him,.... His conscience accused him, and he repented of what he had done:
because he had cut off Saul's skirt; which though less than what his servants put him upon, and he might have thoughts of doing, yet was considered by him as a great indignity to his sovereign, and therefore sat uneasy on his mind.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
David’s heart smote him - He thought the action inconsistent with the respect which he owed to the king.
