1 Samuel 26:13 cpdv — And when David had crossed over to the opposite side, and had stood upon the top of the hill far away, so that there wa…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when David had crossed over to the opposite side, and had stood upon the top of the hill far away, so that there was a great interval between them, "

— 1 Samuel 26:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 26 — Context

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And David said: “As the Lord lives, unless the Lord himself will strike him, or unless his day to die will have arrived, or unless, descending into battle, he will perish,

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may the Lord be gracious to me, so that I may not extend my hand against the Christ of the Lord. Now therefore, take the spear that is at his head, and the cup of water, and let us go.”

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And so, David took the spear, and the cup of water that was at Saul’s head, and they went away. And there was no one who saw it, or realized it, or awakened, but they were all sleeping. For a deep sleep from the Lord had fallen over them.

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And when David had crossed over to the opposite side, and had stood upon the top of the hill far away, so that there was a great interval between them,

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David cried out to the people, and to Abner, the son of Ner, saying, “Will you not respond, Abner?” And responding, Abner said, “Who are you, that you would cry out and disquiet the king?”

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And David said to Abner: “Are you not a man? And who else is like you in Israel? Then why have you not guarded your lord the king? For one of the people entered, so that he might kill the king, your lord.

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This is not good, what you have done. As the Lord lives, you are sons of death, because you have not guarded your lord, the Christ of the Lord. Now therefore, where is the king’s spear, and where is the cup of water that was at his head?”

1 Samuel 26:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 26:13 say?
1 Samuel 26:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when David had crossed over to the opposite side, and had stood upon the top of the hill far away, so that there was a great interval between them, ”
Where is 1 Samuel 26:13 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 26:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 26, verse 13.
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 26:13.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 26:13 in?
1 Samuel 26:13 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 26:13?
1 Samuel 26:13 reads (CPDV): “And when David had crossed over to the opposite side, and had stood upon the top of the hill far away, so that there was a great interval between them, ” 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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