2 Samuel 1:14 net — David replied to him,“How is it that you were not afraid to reach out your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?”

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"David replied to him,“How is it that you were not afraid to reach out your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?”"

— 2 Samuel 1:14, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 1 — Context

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David then grabbed his own clothes and tore them, as did all the men who were with him.

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They lamented and wept and fasted until evening because Saul, his son Jonathan, the LORD’s people, and the house of Israel had fallen by the sword.

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David said to the young man who told this to him,“Where are you from?” He replied,“I am an Amalekite, the son of a resident foreigner.”

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David replied to him,“How is it that you were not afraid to reach out your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?”

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Then David called one of the soldiers and said,“Come here and strike him down!” So he struck him down, and he died.

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David said to him,“Your blood be on your own head! Your own mouth has testified against you, saying‘I have put the LORD’s anointed to death.’”

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David’s Tribute to Saul and Jonathan Then David chanted this lament over Saul and his son Jonathan.

2 Samuel 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 1:14 say?
2 Samuel 1:14 in the NET Bible reads: “David replied to him,“How is it that you were not afraid to reach out your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?””
Where is 2 Samuel 1:14 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 1:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 14.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 1:14.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 1:14 in?
2 Samuel 1:14 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 2 Samuel 1:14?
2 Samuel 1:14 reads (NET): “David replied to him,“How is it that you were not afraid to reach out your hand to destroy the LORD’s anointed?”” 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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