1 Samuel 22:22 cpdv — And David said to Abiathar: “I knew, on that day when Doeg, the Edomite was there, that without doubt he would report i…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And David said to Abiathar: “I knew, on that day when Doeg, the Edomite was there, that without doubt he would report it to Saul. I am guilty of all the souls of your father’s house. "

— 1 Samuel 22:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 22 — Context

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Then he struck Nob, the city of the priests, with the edge of the sword; he struck down men and women, little ones and infants, as well as ox and donkey and sheep, with the edge of the sword.

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But one of the sons of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, whose name was Abiathar, escaping, fled to David.

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And he reported to him that Saul had slain the priests of the Lord.

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And David said to Abiathar: “I knew, on that day when Doeg, the Edomite was there, that without doubt he would report it to Saul. I am guilty of all the souls of your father’s house.

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You should remain with me. Do not be afraid. For he who seeks my life, seeks your life also, but with me you shall be saved.”

1 Samuel 22:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 22:22 say?
1 Samuel 22:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And David said to Abiathar: “I knew, on that day when Doeg, the Edomite was there, that without doubt he would report it to Saul. I am guilty of all the souls of your father’s house. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 22:22 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 22:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 22.
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 22:22.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 22:22 in?
1 Samuel 22:22 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 22:22?
1 Samuel 22:22 reads (CPDV): “And David said to Abiathar: “I knew, on that day when Doeg, the Edomite was there, that without doubt he would report it to Saul. I am guilty of all the souls of your father’s 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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