1 Samuel 24:12 asv — Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.

American Standard Version

"Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee. "

— 1 Samuel 24:12, American Standard Version

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1 Samuel 24 — Context

9

And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearkenest thou to men’s words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt?

10

Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that Jehovah had delivered thee to-day into my hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee; but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth my hand against my lord; for he is Jehovah’s anointed.

11

Moreover, my father, see, yea, see the skirt of thy robe in my hand; for in that I cut off the skirt of thy robe, and killed thee not, know thou and see that there is neither evil nor transgression in my hand, and I have not sinned against thee, though thou huntest after my life to take it.

12

Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee.

13

As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.

14

After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.

15

Jehovah therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thy hand.

1 Samuel 24:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 24:12 say?
1 Samuel 24:12 in the American Standard Version reads: “Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee. ”
Where is 1 Samuel 24:12 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 24:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 12.
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 24:12.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 24:12 in?
1 Samuel 24:12 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 24:12?
1 Samuel 24:12 reads (ASV): “Jehovah judge between me and thee, and Jehovah avenge me of thee; but my hand shall not be upon thee. ” 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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