1 Samuel 24:16 bbe — Now when David had said these words to Saul, Saul said, Is this your voice, David, my son? And Saul was overcome with w…

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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."

— 1 Samuel 24:16, Bible in Basic English

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1 Samuel 24 — Context

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.

1 Samuel 24:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 24:16 say?

1 Samuel 24:16 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now when David had said these words to Saul, Saul said, Is this your voice, David, my son? And Saul was overcome with weeping.”

Where is 1 Samuel 24:16 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 24:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 16.

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 24:16.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 24:16 in?

1 Samuel 24:16 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 24:16?

1 Samuel 24:16 reads (BBE): “Now when David had said these words to Saul, Saul said, Is this your voice, David, my son? And Saul was overcome with weeping.” 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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