2 Samuel 1:7 cpdv — And turning behind his back and seeing me, he called to me. And when I had responded, “I am here,”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And turning behind his back and seeing me, he called to me. And when I had responded, “I am here,” "

— 2 Samuel 1:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 1 — Context

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And David said to him: “What is the word that has happened? Reveal it to me.” And he said: “The people have fled from the battle, and many of the people have fallen and died. Moreover, Saul and his son Jonathan have passed away.”

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And David said to the youth who was reporting to him, “How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan have died?”

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And the youth, who was reporting it to him, said: “I arrived by chance on mount Gilboa. And Saul was lying upon his spear. Then the chariots and horsemen drew near to him.

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And turning behind his back and seeing me, he called to me. And when I had responded, “I am here,”

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

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And he said to me: “Stand over me, and kill me. For anguish has taken hold of me, and still my whole life is in me.”

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And standing over him, I killed him. For I knew that he was not able to live after the fall. And I took the diadem that was on his head, and the bracelet from his arm, and I have brought them here to you, 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And turning behind his back and seeing me, he called to me. And when I had responded, “I am here,” ”
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 (CPDV): “And turning behind his back and seeing me, he called to me. And when I had responded, “I am here,” ” 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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