1 Samuel 24:19 nasb — "For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safely? May the LORD therefore reward you with good in return fo…

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""For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safely? May the LORD therefore reward you with good in return for what you have done to me this day."

— 1 Samuel 24:19, NASB

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1 Samuel 24 — Context

16

When David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" Then Saul lifted up his voice and wept.

17

He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt wickedly with you.

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"You have declared today that you have done good to me, that the LORD delivered me into your hand and yet you did not kill me.

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"For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safely? May the LORD therefore reward you with good in return for what you have done to me this day.

20

"Now, behold, I know that you will surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel will be established in your hand.

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"So now swear to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me and that you will not destroy my name from my father's household."

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David swore to Saul. And Saul went to his home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.

1 Samuel 24:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 24:19 say?
1 Samuel 24:19 in the NASB reads: “"For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safely? May the LORD therefore reward you with good in return for what you have done to me this day.”
Where is 1 Samuel 24:19 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 24:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 19.
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 24:19.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 24:19 in?
1 Samuel 24:19 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 24:19?
1 Samuel 24:19 reads (NASB): “"For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away safely? May the LORD therefore reward you with good in return for what you have done to me this day.” 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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