2 Samuel 1:3 nasb — Then David said to him, "From where do you come?" And he said to him, "I have escaped from the camp of Israel."

NASB

"Then David said to him, "From where do you come?" And he said to him, "I have escaped from the camp of Israel.""

— 2 Samuel 1:3, NASB

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2 Samuel 1 — Context

1

Now it came about after the death of Saul, when David had returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, that David remained two days in Ziklag.

2

On the third day, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul, with his clothes torn and dust on his head. And it came about when he came to David that he fell to the ground and prostrated himself.

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Then David said to him, "From where do you come?" And he said to him, "I have escaped from the camp of Israel."

4

David said to him, "How did things go? Please tell me." And he said, "The people have fled from the battle, and also many of the people have fallen and are dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also."

5

So David said to the young man who told him, "How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan are dead?"

6

The young man who told him said, "By chance I happened to be on Mount Gilboa, and behold, Saul was leaning on his spear. And behold, the chariots and the horsemen pursued him closely.

2 Samuel 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 1:3 say?
2 Samuel 1:3 in the NASB reads: “Then David said to him, "From where do you come?" And he said to him, "I have escaped from the camp of Israel."”
Where is 2 Samuel 1:3 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 1:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 3.
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 1:3.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 1:3 in?
2 Samuel 1:3 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 1:3?
2 Samuel 1:3 reads (NASB): “Then David said to him, "From where do you come?" And he said to him, "I have escaped from the camp of Israel."” 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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