1 Samuel 18:7 cpdv — And the women sang, as they played, saying, “Saul has struck down a thousand, and David ten thousand.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the women sang, as they played, saying, “Saul has struck down a thousand, and David ten thousand.” "

— 1 Samuel 18:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 18 — Context

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And Jonathan took off the coat that he was wearing, and he gave it to David, with the rest of his garments, even to his sword and bow, and even his belt.

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Also, David went out to do everything whatsoever that Saul sent him to do, and he conducted himself prudently. And Saul set him over men of war. And he was acceptable in the eyes of the entire people, and most of all in the sight of the servants of Saul.

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Now when David returned, after he had struck down the Philistine, the women went out, from all the cities of Israel, leading the singing and dancing, rejoicing with timbrels and bells, so as to meet king Saul.

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And the women sang, as they played, saying, “Saul has struck down a thousand, and David ten thousand.”

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Then Saul became exceedingly angry, and this word was displeasing in his eyes. And he said: “They have given David ten thousand, and to me they gave only one thousand. What is left for him, except the kingdom itself?”

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Therefore, Saul did not regard David with a good eye, from that day and thereafter.

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Then, on the next day, the evil spirit from God assailed Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of his house. And David played with his hand, just as at every other time. And Saul held a lance in his hand.

1 Samuel 18:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 18:7 say?
1 Samuel 18:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the women sang, as they played, saying, “Saul has struck down a thousand, and David ten thousand.” ”
Where is 1 Samuel 18:7 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 18:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 18, verse 7.
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 18:7.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 18:7 in?
1 Samuel 18:7 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 18:7?
1 Samuel 18:7 reads (CPDV): “And the women sang, as they played, saying, “Saul has struck down a thousand, and David ten thousand.” ” 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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