1 Samuel 24:19 web — For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you…

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"For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me this day."

— 1 Samuel 24:19, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 24 — Context

16

It came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.

17

He said to David, "You are more righteous than I; for you have done good to me, whereas I have done evil to you.

18

You have declared this day how you have dealt well with me, because when Yahweh had delivered me up into your hand, you didn't kill me.

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For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which you have done to me this day.

20

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

21

Swear now therefore to me by Yahweh, that you will not cut off my seed after me, and that you will not destroy my name out of my father's house."

22

David swore to Saul. Saul went 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 World English Bible reads: “For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which 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 (WEB): “For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward you good for that which 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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