1 Samuel 21:14

1 Samuel 21:15-1964 bbe — Are there not enough unbalanced men about me, that you have let this person come and do such tricks before me? is such…

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"Are there not enough unbalanced men about me, that you have let this person come and do such tricks before me? is such a man to come into my house?"

— 1 Samuel 21:15-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Do I lack madmen, that ye have brought this fellow to play the madman in my presence? shall this fellow come into my house? ”
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1 Samuel 21 — Context

And David took these words to heart, fearing Achish, the king of Gath.

So changing his behaviour before them, he made it seem as if he was off his head, hammering on the doors of the town, and letting the water from his mouth go down his chin.

Then Achish said to his servants, Look! the man is clearly off his head; why have you let him come before me?

Are there not enough unbalanced men about me, that you have let this person come and do such tricks before me? is such a man to come into my house?

1 Samuel 21:15-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 21:15-1964 say?

1 Samuel 21:15-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Are there not enough unbalanced men about me, that you have let this person come and do such tricks before me? is such a man to come into my house?”

Where is 1 Samuel 21:15-1964 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 21:15-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 21, verses 15–1964.

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 21:15-1964.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 21:15-1964 in?

1 Samuel 21:15-1964 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 21:15-1964?

1 Samuel 21:15-1964 reads (BBE): “Are there not enough unbalanced men about me, that you have let this person come and do such tricks before me? is such a man to come into my house?” 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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