1 Samuel 26:18 cpdv — And he said: “For what reason has my lord pursued his servant? What have I done? Or what evil is there in my hand?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said: “For what reason has my lord pursued his servant? What have I done? Or what evil is there in my hand? "

— 1 Samuel 26:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Samuel 26 — Context

15

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.

16

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?”

17

Then Saul recognized the voice of David, and he said, “Is this not your voice, my son David?” And David said, “It is my voice, my lord the king.”

18

And he said: “For what reason has my lord pursued his servant? What have I done? Or what evil is there in my hand?

19

Now therefore, listen, I beg you, my lord the king, to the words of your servant. If the Lord has stirred you up against me, let him make the sacrifice fragrant. But if the sons of men have done so, they are accursed in the sight of the Lord, who has cast me out this day, so that I would not live within the inheritance of the Lord, saying, ‘Go, serve strange gods.’

20

And now, let not my blood be poured out upon the earth before the Lord. For the king of Israel has gone out, so that he might seek a flea, just as the partridge is pursued amid the mountains.”

21

And Saul said: “I have sinned. Return, my son David. For I will never again do evil to you, because my life has been precious in your eyes this day. For it is apparent that I have acted senselessly, and have been ignorant of very many things.”

1 Samuel 26:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Samuel 26:18 say?
1 Samuel 26:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said: “For what reason has my lord pursued his servant? What have I done? Or what evil is there in my hand? ”
Where is 1 Samuel 26:18 in the Bible?
1 Samuel 26:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 26, verse 18.
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 26:18.
What translation should I read 1 Samuel 26:18 in?
1 Samuel 26:18 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 26:18?
1 Samuel 26:18 reads (CPDV): “And he said: “For what reason has my lord pursued his servant? What have I done? Or what evil is there in my 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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