2 Samuel 1:7 net — When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me. I answered,‘Here I am!’

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"When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me. I answered,‘Here I am!’"

— 2 Samuel 1:7, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 1 — Context

4

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!”

5

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

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The young man who was telling him this said,“I just happened to be on Mount Gilboa and came across Saul leaning on his spear for support. The chariots and leaders of the horsemen were in hot pursuit of him.

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When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me. I answered,‘Here I am!’

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He asked me,‘Who are you?’ I told him,‘I’m an Amalekite.’

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He said to me,‘Stand over me and finish me off! I’m very dizzy, even though I’m still alive.’

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So I stood over him and put him to death, since I knew that he couldn’t live in such a condition. Then I took the crown which was on his head and the bracelet which was on his arm. I 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 NET Bible reads: “When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me. I answered,‘Here I am!’”
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 (NET): “When he turned around and saw me, he called out to me. I answered,‘Here I am!’” 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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