1 Samuel 19:8 web — There was war again. David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and killed them with a great slaughter; and they…

World English Bible

"There was war again. David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and killed them with a great slaughter; and they fled before him."

— 1 Samuel 19:8, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 19 — Context

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for he put his life in his hand, and struck the Philistine, and Yahweh worked a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood, to kill David without a cause?"

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Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan: and Saul swore, "As Yahweh lives, he shall not be put to death."

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Jonathan called David, and Jonathan showed him all those things. Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as before.

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There was war again. David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and killed them with a great slaughter; and they fled before him.

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An evil spirit from Yahweh was on Saul, as he sat in his house with his spear in his hand; and David was playing with his hand.

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Saul sought to pin David even to the wall with the spear; but he slipped away out of Saul's presence, and he stuck the spear into the wall. David fled, and escaped that night.

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Saul sent messengers to David's house, to watch him, and to kill him in the morning. Michal, David's wife, told him, saying, "If you don't save your life tonight, tomorrow you will be killed."

1 Samuel 19:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 19:8 say?
1 Samuel 19:8 in the World English Bible reads: “There was war again. David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and killed them with a great slaughter; and they fled before him.”
Where is 1 Samuel 19:8 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 19:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 8.
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 19:8.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 19:8 in?
1 Samuel 19:8 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 19:8?
1 Samuel 19:8 reads (WEB): “There was war again. David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and killed them with a great slaughter; and they fled before him.” 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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