1 Samuel 19:7 net — Then Jonathan called David and told him all these things. Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he served him as he had d…

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"Then Jonathan called David and told him all these things. Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he served him as he had done formerly."

— 1 Samuel 19:7, NET Bible

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1 Samuel 19 — Context

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So Jonathan spoke on David’s behalf to his father Saul. He said to him,“The king should not sin against his servant David, for he has not sinned against you. On the contrary, his actions have been very beneficial for you.

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He risked his life when he struck down the Philistine and the LORD gave all Israel a great victory. When you saw it, you were happy. So why would you sin against innocent blood by putting David to death for no reason?”

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Saul accepted Jonathan’s advice and took an oath,“As surely as the LORD lives, he will not be put to death.”

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Then Jonathan called David and told him all these things. Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he served him as he had done formerly.

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Now once again there was war. So David went out to fight the Philistines. He defeated them thoroughly and they ran away from him.

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Then an evil spirit from the LORD came upon Saul. He was sitting in his house with his spear in his hand, while David was playing the lyre.

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Saul tried to nail David to the wall with the spear, but he escaped from Saul’s presence and the spear drove into the wall. David escaped quickly that night.

1 Samuel 19:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 19:7 say?
1 Samuel 19:7 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Jonathan called David and told him all these things. Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he served him as he had done formerly.”
Where is 1 Samuel 19:7 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 19:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 19, 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 19:7.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 19:7 in?
1 Samuel 19:7 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 19:7?
1 Samuel 19:7 reads (NET): “Then Jonathan called David and told him all these things. Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he served him as he had done formerly.” 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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