1 Samuel 14:32 cpdv — And turning to the spoils, they took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and they slew them on the ground. And the people ate…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And turning to the spoils, they took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and they slew them on the ground. And the people ate with blood. "

— 1 Samuel 14:32, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 14 — Context

29

And Jonathan said: “My father has troubled the land. You have seen for yourselves that my eyes were brightened, because I tasted a little of this honey.

30

How much more so, if the people had eaten from the plunder that they find with their enemies? Would not a greater slaughter have been accomplished among the Philistines?”

31

Therefore, on that day, they struck down the Philistines, from Michmash as far as Aijalon. But the people were exceedingly wearied.

32

And turning to the spoils, they took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and they slew them on the ground. And the people ate with blood.

33

Then they reported to Saul, saying that the people had sinned against the Lord, eating with blood. And he said: “You have transgressed. Roll a great stone to me, here and now.”

34

And Saul said: “Disperse yourselves among the common people, and tell each one of them to bring to me his ox and his ram, and to slay them upon this stone, and to eat, so that you will not sin against the Lord, in eating with blood.” And so, each one, out of all the people, brought his ox, by his own hand, throughout the night. And they slew them there.

35

Then Saul built an altar to the Lord. And so, it was then that he first began to build an altar to the Lord.

1 Samuel 14:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 14:32 say?
1 Samuel 14:32 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And turning to the spoils, they took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and they slew them on the ground. And the people ate with blood. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 14:32 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 14:32 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 14, verse 32.
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 14:32.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 14:32 in?
1 Samuel 14:32 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 14:32?
1 Samuel 14:32 reads (CPDV): “And turning to the spoils, they took sheep, and oxen, and calves, and they slew them on the ground. And the people ate with blood. ” 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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