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1 Samuel 14:51

1 Samuel 14:52-1964 bbe — All through the life of Saul there was bitter war against the Philistines; and whenever Saul saw any strong man or any…

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"All through the life of Saul there was bitter war against the Philistines; and whenever Saul saw any strong man or any good fighting man, he kept him near himself."

— 1 Samuel 14:52-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 14 — Context

49

Now the sons of Saul were Jonathan and Ishvi and Malchi-shua; and these are the names of his daughters: the older was named Merab and the younger Michal;

50

The name of Saul's wife was Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz; the captain of his army was Abner, the son of Ner, brother of Saul's father.

51

Kish, the father of Saul, and Ner, the father of Abner, were sons of Abiel.

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All through the life of Saul there was bitter war against the Philistines; and whenever Saul saw any strong man or any good fighting man, he kept him near himself.

1 Samuel 14:52-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 14:52-1964 say?
1 Samuel 14:52-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “All through the life of Saul there was bitter war against the Philistines; and whenever Saul saw any strong man or any good fighting man, he kept him near himself.”
Where is 1 Samuel 14:52-1964 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 14:52-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 14, verses 52–1964.
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 14:52-1964.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 14:52-1964 in?
1 Samuel 14:52-1964 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 14:52-1964?
1 Samuel 14:52-1964 reads (BBE): “All through the life of Saul there was bitter war against the Philistines; and whenever Saul saw any strong man or any good fighting man, he kept him near himself.” 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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