1 Samuel 24:14 bbe — After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.

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

— 1 Samuel 24:14, Bible in Basic English

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“After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea. ”
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1 Samuel 24 — Context

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.

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.

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.

1 Samuel 24:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 24:14 say?

1 Samuel 24:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.”

Where is 1 Samuel 24:14 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 24:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 14.

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 24:14.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 24:14 in?

1 Samuel 24:14 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 24:14?

1 Samuel 24:14 reads (BBE): “After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.” 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.

1 Samuel 24:14 bbe — After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.

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