1 Samuel 26:24 bbe — And so, as your life was dear to me today, may my life be dear to the Lord, and may he make me free from all my trouble…

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"And so, as your life was dear to me today, may my life be dear to the Lord, and may he make me free from all my troubles."

— 1 Samuel 26:24, Bible in Basic English

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“In the same way that I valued your life this day, may the LORD value my life and deliver me from all danger.””
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1 Samuel 26 — Context

Then Saul said, I have done wrong: come back to me, David my son: I will do you no more wrong, because my life was dear to you today truly, I have been foolish and my error is very great.

Then David said, Here is the king's spear! let one of the young men come over and get it.

And the Lord will give to every man the reward of his righteousness and his faith: because the Lord gave you into my hands today, and I would not put out my hand against the man who has been marked with the holy oil.

And so, as your life was dear to me today, may my life be dear to the Lord, and may he make me free from all my troubles.

Then Saul said to David, May a blessing be on you, David, my son; you will do great things and without doubt you will overcome. Then David went on his way, and Saul went back to his place.

1 Samuel 26:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Samuel 26:24 say?

1 Samuel 26:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And so, as your life was dear to me today, may my life be dear to the Lord, and may he make me free from all my troubles.”

Where is 1 Samuel 26:24 in the Bible?

1 Samuel 26:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 26, verse 24.

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 26:24.

What translation should I read 1 Samuel 26:24 in?

1 Samuel 26:24 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 26:24?

1 Samuel 26:24 reads (BBE): “And so, as your life was dear to me today, may my life be dear to the Lord, and may he make me free from all my troubles.” 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.

1 Samuel 26:24 bbe — And so, as your life was dear to me today, may my life be dear to the Lord, and may he make me free from all my trouble…

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