2 Samuel 1:3 web — David said to him, "Where do you come from?" He said to him, "I have escaped out of the camp of Israel."

World English Bible

"David said to him, "Where do you come from?" He said to him, "I have escaped out of the camp of Israel.""

— 2 Samuel 1:3, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 1 — Context

1

It happened after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had stayed two days in Ziklag;

2

it happened on the third day, that behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul, with his clothes torn, and earth on his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

3

David said to him, "Where do you come from?" He said to him, "I have escaped out of the camp of Israel."

4

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

5

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

6

The young man who told him said, "As I happened by chance on Mount Gilboa, behold, Saul was leaning on his spear; and behold, the chariots and the horsemen followed hard after him.

2 Samuel 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 1:3 say?
2 Samuel 1:3 in the World English Bible reads: “David said to him, "Where do you come from?" He said to him, "I have escaped out of 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 (WEB): “David said to him, "Where do you come from?" He said to him, "I have escaped out of 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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