2 Samuel 1:7 akjv — And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called to me. And I answered, Here am I.

American King James Version

"And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called to me. And I answered, Here am I. "

— 2 Samuel 1:7, American King James Version

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2 Samuel 1 — Context

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And David said to him, How went the matter? I pray you, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.

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And David said to the young man that told him, How know you that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?

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And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance on mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned on his spear; and, see, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

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And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called to me. And I answered, Here am I.

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And he said to me, Who are you? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

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He said to me again, Stand, I pray you, on me, and slay me: for anguish is come on me, because my life is yet whole in me.

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So I stood on him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was on his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them here to my lord.

2 Samuel 1:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 1:7 say?
2 Samuel 1:7 in the American King James Version reads: “And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called to me. And I answered, Here am I. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 1:7 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 1:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 1, verse 7.
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 1:7.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 1:7 in?
2 Samuel 1:7 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 1:7?
2 Samuel 1:7 reads (AKJV): “And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called to me. And I answered, Here am I. ” 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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