1 Samuel 22:22

1 Samuel 22:23-1964 bbe — Keep here with me and have no fear; for he who has designs on my life has designs on yours: but with me you will be saf…

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"Keep here with me and have no fear; for he who has designs on my life has designs on yours: but with me you will be safe."

— 1 Samuel 22:23-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“Abide thou with me, fear not: for he that seeketh my life seeketh thy life: but with me thou shalt be in safeguard. ”
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1 Samuel 22 — Context

And Abiathar, one of the sons of Ahimelech, the son of Ahitub, got away and went in flight after David;

And gave him the news of how Saul had put to death the Lord's priests.

And David said to Abiathar, I was certain that day, when Doeg the Edomite was there, that he would take the news to Saul: I am responsible for the lives of all your father's family.

Keep here with me and have no fear; for he who has designs on my life has designs on yours: but with me you will be safe.

1 Samuel 22:23-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 22:23-1964 say?

1 Samuel 22:23-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Keep here with me and have no fear; for he who has designs on my life has designs on yours: but with me you will be safe.”

Where is 1 Samuel 22:23-1964 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 22:23-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 22, verses 23–1964.

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 22:23-1964.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 22:23-1964 in?

1 Samuel 22:23-1964 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 22:23-1964?

1 Samuel 22:23-1964 reads (BBE): “Keep here with me and have no fear; for he who has designs on my life has designs on yours: but with me you will be safe.” 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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