2 Samuel 1:2 net — On the third day a man arrived from the camp of Saul with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. When he approached Dav…

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"On the third day a man arrived from the camp of Saul with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. When he approached David, the man threw himself to the ground."

— 2 Samuel 1:2, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 1 — Context

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¶ David Learns of the Deaths of Saul and Jonathan After the death of Saul, when David had returned from defeating the Amalekites, he stayed at Ziklag for two days.

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On the third day a man arrived from the camp of Saul with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. When he approached David, the man threw himself to the ground.

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David asked him,“Where are you coming from?” He replied,“I have escaped from the camp of Israel.”

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David inquired,“How were things going? Tell me!” He replied,“The people fled from the battle and many of them fell dead. Even Saul and his son Jonathan are dead!”

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David said to the young man who was telling him this,“How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?”

2 Samuel 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 1:2 say?
2 Samuel 1:2 in the NET Bible reads: “On the third day a man arrived from the camp of Saul with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. When he approached David, the man threw himself to the ground.”
Where is 2 Samuel 1:2 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 1:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 2.
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 1:2.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 1:2 in?
2 Samuel 1:2 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 1:2?
2 Samuel 1:2 reads (NET): “On the third day a man arrived from the camp of Saul with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. When he approached David, the man threw himself to the ground.” 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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