1 Samuel 24:16 cpdv — May the Lord be the judge, and may he judge between me and you. And may he see and judge my case, and rescue me from yo…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"May the Lord be the judge, and may he judge between me and you. And may he see and judge my case, and rescue me from your hand.” "

— 1 Samuel 24:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 24 — Context

13

May the Lord judge between me and you. And may the Lord vindicate me from you. But my hand will not be against you.

14

So too, it is said in the ancient proverb, ‘From the impious, impiety will go forth.’ Therefore, my hand will not be upon you.

15

Whom are you pursuing, O king of Israel? Whom are you pursuing? You are pursuing a dead dog, a single flea.

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May the Lord be the judge, and may he judge between me and you. And may he see and judge my case, and rescue me from your hand.”

17

And when David had completed speaking words in this way to Saul, Saul said, “Could this be your voice, my son David?” And Saul lifted up his voice, and he wept.

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And he said to David: “You are more just than I am. For you have distributed good to me, but I have repaid evil to you.

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And you have revealed this day the good that you have done for me: how the Lord delivered me into your hand, but you did not kill me.

1 Samuel 24:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 24:16 say?
1 Samuel 24:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “May the Lord be the judge, and may he judge between me and you. And may he see and judge my case, and rescue me from your hand.” ”
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 (CPDV): “May the Lord be the judge, and may he judge between me and you. And may he see and judge my case, and rescue me from your hand.” ” 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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