2 Samuel 1:15 nasb — And David called one of the young men and said, "Go, cut him down." So he struck him and he died.

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"And David called one of the young men and said, "Go, cut him down." So he struck him and he died."

— 2 Samuel 1:15, NASB

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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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2 Samuel 1 — Context

They mourned and wept and fasted until evening for Saul and his son Jonathan and for the people of the LORD and the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.

David said to the young man who told him, "Where are you from?" And he answered, "I am the son of an alien, an Amalekite."

Then David said to him, "How is it you were not afraid to stretch out your hand to destroy the LORD'S anointed?"

And David called one of the young men and said, "Go, cut him down." So he struck him and he died.

David said to him, "Your blood is on your head, for your mouth has testified against you, saying, 'I have killed the LORD'S anointed.'"

Then David chanted with this lament over Saul and Jonathan his son,

and he told them to teach the sons of Judah the song of the bow; behold, it is written in the book of Jashar.

2 Samuel 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 1:15 say?

2 Samuel 1:15 in the NASB reads: “And David called one of the young men and said, "Go, cut him down." So he struck him and he died.”

Where is 2 Samuel 1:15 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 1:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 15.

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 1:15.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 1:15 in?

2 Samuel 1:15 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 1:15?

2 Samuel 1:15 reads (NASB): “And David called one of the young men and said, "Go, cut him down." So he struck him and he died.” 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.

2 Samuel 1:15 nasb — And David called one of the young men and said, "Go, cut him down." So he struck him and he died.

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