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1 Samuel 24:13-1964 bbe — There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you. After whom has…

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There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you.

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After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.

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So let the Lord be judge, and give a decision between me and you, and see and give support to my cause, and keep me from falling into your hands.

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Now when David had said these words to Saul, Saul said, Is this your voice, David, my son? And Saul was overcome with weeping.

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And he said to David, You are right and I am wrong: for you have given me back good, but I have given you evil.

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And you have made clear to me how good you have been to me today: because, when the Lord gave me up into your hands, you did not put me to death.

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If a man comes across his hater, will he let him get away safe? so may you be rewarded by the Lord for what you have done for me today.

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And now I am certain that you will be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be made strong under your authority.

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So give me your oath by the Lord, that you will not put an end to my seed after me or let my name be cut off from my father's family.

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And David gave Saul his oath. And Saul went back to his house; but David and his men went up to their safe place.

— 1 Samuel 24:13-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 24 — Context

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Look! you have seen today how the Lord gave you up into my hands even now in the hollow of the rocks: and some would have had me put you to death, but I had pity on you: for I said, Never will my hand be lifted up against my lord, who has been marked with the holy oil.

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And see, my father, see the skirt of your robe in my hand: for the fact that I took off the skirt of your robe and did not put you to death is witness that I have no evil purpose, and I have done you no wrong, though you are waiting for my life to take it.

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May the Lord be judge between me and you, and may the Lord give me my rights against you, but my hand will never be lifted up against you.

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There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you.

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After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.

15

So let the Lord be judge, and give a decision between me and you, and see and give support to my cause, and keep me from falling into your hands.

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Now when David had said these words to Saul, Saul said, Is this your voice, David, my son? And Saul was overcome with weeping.

17

And he said to David, You are right and I am wrong: for you have given me back good, but I have given you evil.

18

And you have made clear to me how good you have been to me today: because, when the Lord gave me up into your hands, you did not put me to death.

19

If a man comes across his hater, will he let him get away safe? so may you be rewarded by the Lord for what you have done for me today.

20

And now I am certain that you will be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be made strong under your authority.

21

So give me your oath by the Lord, that you will not put an end to my seed after me or let my name be cut off from my father's family.

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And David gave Saul his oath. And Saul went back to his house; but David and his men went up to their safe place.

1 Samuel 24:13-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 24:13-1964 say?

1 Samuel 24:13-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you. After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect. So let the Lord be judge, and give a decision between me and you, and see and give support to my cause, and keep me from falling into your hands. Now when David had said these words to Saul, Saul said, Is this your voice, David, my son? And Saul was overcome with weeping. And he said to David, You are right and I am wrong: for you have given me back good, but I have given you evil. And you have made clear to me how good you have been to me today: because, when the Lord gave me up into your hands, you did not put me to death. If a man comes across his hater, will he let him get away safe? so may you be rewarded by the Lord for what you have done for me today. And now I am certain that you will be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be made strong under your authority. So give me your oath by the Lord, that you will not put an end to my seed after me or let my name be cut off from my father's family. And David gave Saul his oath. And Saul went back to his house; but David and his men went up to their safe place.”

Where is 1 Samuel 24:13-1964 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 24:13-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 24, verses 13–1964.

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 24:13-1964.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 24:13-1964 in?

1 Samuel 24:13-1964 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 24:13-1964?

1 Samuel 24:13-1964 reads (BBE): “There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you. After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect. So let the Lord be judge, and give a decision between me and you, and see and give support to my cause, and keep me from falling into your hands. Now when David had said these words to Saul, Saul said, Is this your voice, David, my son? And Saul was overcome with weeping. And he said to David, You are right and I am wrong: for you have given me back good, but I have given you evil. And you have made clear to me how good you have been to me today: because, when the Lord gave me up into your hands, you did not put me to death. If a man comes across his hater, will he let him get away safe? so may you be rewarded by the Lord for what you have done for me today. And now I am certain that you will be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be made strong under your authority. So give me your oath by the Lord, that you will not put an end to my seed after me or let my name be cut off from my father's family. And David gave Saul his oath. And Saul went back to his house; but David and his men went up to their safe place.” 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.