1 Samuel 19:16 cpdv — And when the messengers had arrived, they found a likeness on the bed, with a goat pelt at its head.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when the messengers had arrived, they found a likeness on the bed, with a goat pelt at its head. "

— 1 Samuel 19:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 19 — Context

13

Then Michal took a statue, and placed it on the bed. And she placed the pelt of a goat for the hair at its head. And she covered it with clothes.

14

And Saul sent attendants to seize David. And it was answered that he was sick.

15

And again, Saul sent messengers to see David, saying, “Bring him to me on the bed, so that he may be killed.”

16

And when the messengers had arrived, they found a likeness on the bed, with a goat pelt at its head.

17

And Saul said to Michal, “Why have you deceived me in this way, and released my enemy, so that he may flee?” And Michal responded to Saul, “Because he said to me, ‘Release me, otherwise I will kill you.’ ”

18

Now David was saved by fleeing, and he went to Samuel in Ramah. And he reported to him all that Saul had done to him. And he and Samuel went away and stayed at Naioth.

19

Then it was reported to Saul by some, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth, in Ramah.”

1 Samuel 19:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 19:16 say?
1 Samuel 19:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when the messengers had arrived, they found a likeness on the bed, with a goat pelt at its head. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 19:16 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 19:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 16.
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 19:16.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 19:16 in?
1 Samuel 19:16 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 19:16?
1 Samuel 19:16 reads (CPDV): “And when the messengers had arrived, they found a likeness on the bed, with a goat pelt at its head. ” 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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