1 Samuel 18:11 kjva — And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his prese…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice."

— 1 Samuel 18:11, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Samuel 18 — Context

8

And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom?

9

And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.

10

And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul’s hand.

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And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.

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And Saul was afraid of David, because the Lord was with him, and was departed from Saul.

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Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

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And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the Lord was with him.

1 Samuel 18:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 18:11 say?
1 Samuel 18:11 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.”
Where is 1 Samuel 18:11 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 18:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 11.
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 18:11.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 18:11 in?
1 Samuel 18:11 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 18:11?
1 Samuel 18:11 reads (KJVA): “And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.” 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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