1 Samuel 12:4 akjv — And they said, You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything of any man’s hand.

American King James Version

" And they said, You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything of any man’s hand. "

— 1 Samuel 12:4, American King James Version

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1 Samuel 12 — Context

1

And Samuel said to all Israel, Behold, I have listened to your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you.

2

And now, behold, the king walks before you: and I am old and gray headed; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood to this day.

3

Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind my eyes therewith? and I will restore it you.

4

And they said, You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything of any man’s hand.

5

And he said to them, The LORD is witness against you, and his anointed is witness this day, that you have not found anything in my hand. And they answered, He is witness. ¶

6

And Samuel said to the people, It is the LORD that advanced Moses and Aaron, and that brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt.

7

Now therefore stand still, that I may reason with you before the LORD of all the righteous acts of the LORD, which he did to you and to your fathers.

1 Samuel 12:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 12:4 say?
1 Samuel 12:4 in the American King James Version reads: “ And they said, You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything of any man’s hand. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 12:4 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 12:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 12, verse 4.
Who wrote 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Samuel, Nathan, and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 1 Samuel about?
1 Samuel marks Israel's transition from judges to kings. It traces the births and ministries of the prophet Samuel, the rise and tragic fall of Saul as Israel's first king, and the anointing of the shepherd boy David, whose faith makes him a man after God's own heart.
What are the major themes of 1 Samuel?
1 Samuel explores themes including Kingship, Prophet, Faith vs. Fear, God's Sovereign Choice, Anointing. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Samuel 12:4.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 12:4 in?
1 Samuel 12:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Samuel 12:4?
1 Samuel 12:4 reads (AKJV): “ And they said, You have not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither have you taken anything of any man’s hand. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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