1 Samuel 26:13 web — Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being between them;

World English Bible

"Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being between them;"

— 1 Samuel 26:13, World English Bible

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1 Samuel 26 — Context

10

David said, "As Yahweh lives, Yahweh will strike him; or his day shall come to die; or he shall go down into battle and perish.

11

Yahweh forbid that I should put forth my hand against Yahweh's anointed; but now please take the spear that is at his head, and the jar of water, and let us go."

12

So David took the spear and the jar of water from Saul's head; and they went away: and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither did any awake; for they were all asleep, because a deep sleep from Yahweh was fallen on them.

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Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being between them;

14

and David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, "Don't you answer, Abner?" Then Abner answered, "Who are you who cries to the king?"

15

David said to Abner, "Aren't you a man? Who is like you in Israel? Why then have you not kept watch over your lord, the king? For one of the people came in to destroy the king your lord.

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This thing isn't good that you have done. As Yahweh lives, you are worthy to die, because you have not kept watch over your lord, Yahweh's anointed. Now see where the king's spear is, and the jar of water that was at his head."

1 Samuel 26:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 26:13 say?
1 Samuel 26:13 in the World English Bible reads: “Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being 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 (WEB): “Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of the mountain afar off; a great space being 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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